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Ended 07/03/19 10:15 PM GMT
Winner: rahto (See the full results)

1st place
B-24 Liberator by rahto

Nikoneer: The Witchcraft was assigned to the 467th Bomb Group, 790 Bomb Squadron. The bomb graphics on the fuselage indicate the number of bombing runs this particular plane made during its career. Not being sure if the number 130 referred to the runs, I took the time to count them... yep, 130. In WWII, crews were allowed to rotate home (or to another duty) after 25 missions. That being said, Witchcraft obviously remained in operation for many crews and is currently the only Liberator still flying. During WWII, the U.S. lost 218 bombers in Europe, as opposed to 12,037 lost for Germany. This one definitely qualifies for the contest, Robert, particularly for an old war historian like me. Good luck with her.

-Nik

rahto received a 2 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

2nd place
Nekromanteion by Vickid

Flmngseabass: Vicki, all your concerns about this picture working for the contest was in vain😊😊. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. A great shot and some wonderful history As well.

Dunstickin: Congrats on runner up Vicki...I like this, and did vote on it..

Vickid received a 1 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

3rd place
The Old Smithy by LynEve

corngrowth: Lyn, I agree with Owd Fella Tick (OFT) that this would be a perfect entry for the current 'History' contest.
I you would decide so, wish you Good Luck with it!

corngrowth: Lyn, congratulations for your 3rd place in the 'History' contest.
Well done!

4th place
Window by Dunstickin

0930_23: Congrats on your 4th place finish in the contest Owd Timer. I thought it might finish higher.

bfrank: Very inspiring and I can imagine how awesome it is with different angles of light beaming through. Great capture Bob.

5th place
Dewey Defeats Truman by 0930_23

mesmerized: Congratulations, Tick!...well deserved and better.

Dunstickin: I can just visulise you wearing a hat like this with a white card stuck in the band saying 'Press' 'SEE HERE'...lol

Excellent choice for the history contest...'A Winner'