The Sullivans

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As promised a few photos frot the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veteran's Museum.

 

Front of the museum building

 

 

Closeup of the Lone Sailor statue:

 

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Museum Lobby:

 

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Iconic photo of the Sullivan Brothers in the lobby:

 

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Statues of the Sullivan Brothers on the second floor:

 

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Recreation of the Sullivan's house in Waterloo, Iowa.

 

Front of the house with what I believe is the original Son in Service banner with 5 gold stars:

 

 

Interior of the house with display case. Only original items appear to be letters sent to the brothers and returned to the family upon their death:

 

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Last but not lease for you patch collectors, a patch covered USO flag from the Vietnam exhibit:

 

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Last but not lease for you patch collectors, a patch covered USO flag from the Vietnam exhibit:

 

 

I just noticed that several of the patches appear to have been taken off of the flag. Makes one ask why, rare, valuable?

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A few more mostly Sullivan Brothers related photos.

 

View from the second floor of a WWII Sherman, the Sullivan house and the front tip of the 1/3 scale light cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52):

 

 

Fighting Sullivan's info board:

 

 

USS Juneau info board:

 

 

Close up of Lady Gwen II P-51D WWII fighter aircraft in the lobby:

 

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It turns out that Lady Gwen II is a replica, but there is a very interesting back story on the real aircraft:

 

http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_e...9b5b099f8f.html

[nix284]

Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

[The Meatcan]

Kevin, thanks for posting the additional pix. Looks like a very cool museum. Gotta like the tank parked next to the replica house :thumbsup:

Terry

[navrocky]

Beyond words to describe the marvelous, superlative views captured here, enhancing those of us, who are unable to the museum. They are inspiring and wonderfully displayed. And I join the others who praise the effort. Thank you from one who will never forget the story of the Sullivan's. Long may they live. Well done sir.