Thanks for your comment, Roy. I think that we're in the middle of a continental arms race, with China, Japan and Korea pumping up their fleets. It reminds me of South American nations purchasing state of the art dreadnoughts back in the times before WW1 - not significant enough on a global scale, but perfect for local sabre rattling...

Cheers

Vlad

Very nice catch Vlad!
Now you have to go for the new one with pennant no.17 that has been launched this year.
Cheers,
Roy

Thanks, Ralph. I felt guilty after missing the USS Fitzgerald limping back to Yokosuka, so I went to HK even if the forecast said rain across the board...
So, yeah, I sure am proud. :)

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Vlad

Well done Vlad, you must be proud of this one (and rightfully so!)