Thunder below eugene fluckey5/8/2023 ![]() ![]() J(Patience Bay, Off the coast of Karafuto, Japan ) Barb was indeed, the submarine that "SANK A TRAIN". In addition to the Medal of Honor ribbon at the top of the flag identifying the heroism of its captain, Commander Eugene "Lucky" Fluckey, the bottom border of the flag bore the image of a Japanese locomotive. Barb was a pioneer, paving the way for the first submarine launched missiles and flying a battle flag unlike that of any other ship. ![]() ![]() The submarine, given to the Italian Navy in 1953 was actually an incredible veteran of World War II service with a heritage that never should have passed so unnoticed into the graveyards of the metal recyclers. In 1973 an Italian submarine named Enrique Tazzoli was sold for a paltry $100,000 as scrap metal. Thanks to my friend, Ford Murray, USS Missouri tour guide, for sending this in.įor all his exploits, Admiral Fluckey said he was most proud of one thing: “No one who ever served under my command was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded or killed, and all of us brought our Barb back safe and sound.” ![]()
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