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Posted By: Vic Diehl Quadaffi's Personal Shamshir - 03/21/2011 04:39 AM
Quadaffi has all of his presentation pieces on display at the Red Palace in Tripoli. As you would expect -- all over the top with decoration.

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Posted By: Vic Diehl Re: Quadaffi's Personal Shamshir - 03/21/2011 05:18 AM
Quadaffi also has some US War Souvenirs that need to be returned to the US.

1. Mast of the USS Philadelphia on display at the Red Palace
2. Wreckage of the Bomber "Lady Be Good" in Tobruk

Most importantly are the bodies of 4 US sailors killed at Tripoli in 1804. Not a single President, not a single Congressman in over 200 years has made any effort to return these men to their native soil.

However the country of Italy has removed the bodies of every fallen Italian soldier in Tripoli and returned them to Italy.
Posted By: Skynyrd Re: Quadaffi's Personal Shamshir - 03/21/2011 07:03 AM
Interesting, where and how are the bodies interred at ?
I read the story of "Lady Be Good" some time back, very tragic.
Posted By: Vic Diehl Re: Quadaffi's Personal Shamshir - 03/21/2011 04:21 PM
http://www.panoramio.com/user/924521

Doug, here is my Google Earth photo site with a pic of the Sailors resting place and a few current shots of the Lady Be Good.

Vic
Posted By: Larry C Re: Quadaffi's Personal Shamshir - 03/26/2011 01:08 PM
Im sure it wont be long before these items and the sailors are returned,, you can bet on it!!
Posted By: SteveRay Re: Quadaffi's Personal Shamshir - 04/11/2011 01:33 AM
Originally Posted By: Vic Diehl
http://www.panoramio.com/user/924521

Doug, here is my Google Earth photo site with a pic of the Sailors resting place and a few current shots of the Lady Be Good.

Vic

Great photos. Real art.
Steve Ray
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