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05 May 2020

A GREAT SUBMARINE STORY

A GREAT SUBMARINE STORY   Subject: USS Barb & Commanding Officer Lucky Fluckey 

    A fascinating WWII story.   Lucky Fluckey   Thirty-nine years ago, an Italian submarine was sold for a paltry $100,000 as scrap. The submarine, given to the Italian Navy in 1953 was originally the USS Barb . . an incredible veteran of World War II service . . with a heritage that should not have been melted away without any recognition. 

 The U.S.S. Barb was a pioneer, paving the way for the first submarine to launch missiles and it flew a battle flag unlike that of any other ship. 

  In addition to the Medal of Honor ribbon at the top of the flag identifying the heroism of its Captain, Commander Eugene 'Lucky' Fluckey. And the bottom border of the flag bore the image of a Japanese train locomotive.  

Click on this link for the full story:  The U.S.S. Barb was indeed, the submarine that SANK A TRAIN!   
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