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After paying a small entrance fee, we enter through the bookstore and gift shop. The first sight is a huge propeller. That photo is on a roll of lost film. These shots are looking towards the bow from ground level. |  |
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An impressive view of the bristling anti-aircraft
guns of the Alabama. Click any photo to see the larger version. We immediately tossed the tour booklet instructions, as usual, and wandered where we pleased. Right: View toward the stern. We just stepped on deck at the stern catwalk. |
 The massive 16-inch gun turret looks functional and deadly. |
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Quad 40mm cannon mount. Right: View from the gunners seat. There's not much room for my six-foot frame.
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 Linda steps up to a 20mm anti-aircraft gun. Mobile Bay was never safer from aerial attack than today. |