USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor TOUR

[tonytrotta]

My dad who passed in 2017 at age 92 served on the heavy cruiser USS Louisville 1943-46 and they delivered Halsey staff of 150 officers in may 1945 in Guam. The Louisville had 3 kamikaze hits in the Pacific and my dad witnessed 52 sailors and Rear Admiral Theodore Chandler buried at sea. (1) main gun turret in in Nevada Desert. God bless our service men and service women past and present. Thanks for you video. We saw USS Missouri in 1976 and 1978 in Bremerton, WA. In 1976 she was closed for filming the movie MacArthur with Gregory Peck!

[dylanogden]

Such a legendary ship where alot of great Americans walked my uncle served on the midway in the gulf War then my great grandpa fought on D day I have alot of respect and appreciation for all our veterans thank u all for ur service God bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[johngennace]

Served with the Marine Detachment 88-90. I haven't been back to the ship since I walked down the brow in June 1990 as a 20 year old corporal. At the time I had no idea how memorable an experience this would be. Thank you for sharing this.

[royalpalm]

I saw the USS Missouri in Norfolk, Virginia (naval base) in November of 1953. I was only 5-years-old. My grandfather and I were there to pick up my uncle who was on the USS Lake Champlain (carrier) just back from Korea, as was the Big Mo. (I remember sailors n board throwing Chesterfield cigarettes to folks on the pier.) Anyway, I was very impressed with the Big Mo and her huge guns, and my grandfather bought me a model of the USS Missouri.

[Rhaumar]

My favorite command, of the five that I was stationed at. 1990-1992 (Decommissioning Crew). Served as the Turret 3 Electrician, Switchboard Operator, At Sea Fire Fighting Team (Flying Squad), Repair Parts Petty Officer and small boat electrician (life boats and Captain's Gig). BEST ship that I was ever on.

[realtimestrategy]

I got lucky during a private tour, the guide took us into the bridge and control rooms. there are still maps and documents from the Iraq tour of duty.

[CraigNash-cwus]

I got to see that beautiful old girl last week when I was on vacation in Hawaii. I had not see that ship since it was underway during Desert Storm. My ship was its air support during the shooting of the big guns. Was good seeing the parts of the ship that we were able to see but I wish there were more areas open to the public for an open tour. The engineering spaces and Broadway need to be open to walk through also.

[tippo]

I hope to get the opportunity to visit Pearl Harbour one day to visit the Mighty Mo museum and Arizona memorial, being an avid scale modeller and having modelled both of these historically significant ships, would be a dream come true to visit them both in person. Thanks for the tour, greatly appreciated!!! Cheers from Sydney Aus!!!! 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[alexdiamantopoulos]

An amazing ship. I got a change to visit Pearl Harbor in May for three days. I spent three hours walking and climbing the battleship. I was so amazed how it was built I notice the smell was old and you could tell how old the equipment was. But the history of this ship is so honored to be an American. Must visit Pearl harbor in your life time.

[russellwilliams]

My grandfather served on this boat and he had TONS of stories. One of the most common was fire missions that involved support ships, that when they were all firing simultaneously felt as if his bones were creaking and continued to feel the effects even as the guns rested. He used to tell me that his buddies and him would listen to outgoing and got so good they could calculate distance, similar to lightning strikes. They would bet money, cigs and rations for entertainment! He would never tell me any of the bad stuff, ever! Although, you could tell, even at my then age of 12y/o, he saw horrible things during the war! He had the eyes of a hawk and sometimes felt as though he was looking right through me at times and others as if the man could heal the world.

Their generation went through hell and came out of it as extraordinary men. I can't imagine the fear they felt and I wish when I was younger that I had listened and asked more questions!


Mi vuoi bene e mi manchi nonno, con tutto il rispetto del mondo!

[laakona]

I enlisted in the Navy, on the aft deck, in front of turret #3, in Pearl Harbor, a long time

[stevengiroud]

I have a picture of the Missouri in my living room with the sun setting behind her it looked so awesome . I took that picture in the Persian gulf when we were both in Port together and all these years I always told people it was the Wisconsin. What a time !!

[markperrins]

Ah wow that was amazing. I can’t believe you walked above the clouds. My Debbie would absolutely love to be there it is her perfect getaway. She actually has a bucket list, and it has one thing in it. Scotland lol. I don’t think I would be able to manage the trek up to the top with my dodgy hips. It was so lovely to see Hank remembered g where he was. A digital detox is something I think everyone should try and do. Just last Sunday Deb and I took a drive out in the car to just see the fields and landscapes. We ended up in Hastings sea front to grab a table and enjoy some good old fish and chips, it struck me then as I looked across the restaurant a family of four, two kids both head down in their phones along with mum and poor old dad just sitting there silent. I just though it was terrible to see that.
Going back to the title of the film I thought for a moment you were off on your summer travels. I was hoping to whisk you three away to the Isle of Wight for a day to go explore an anchorage. Just a little treat from Debbie and I.

Keep up the great stuff you three. You all work so hard it’s amazing.

[dca]

My dad served Admiral Nimitz post war (only 7 of them were chosen). He also played cards with Admiral Halsey! My dad always talked about his experience when I was a child and I never understood his honor, until I became an adult. He told stories of personal conversations with Admiral Nimitz and his wife. Wow…

[haroldmclean]

I Remember when I was a 10 year old Boy seeing the USS Missouri in Sydney, , Australia in the Early 80's, Good God She was Magnificent, I hope to see Her again at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii Some Lovely Day 👍😃

[michaeltempleton]

I remember walking on the USS Missouri when it was in Bremerton, WA for many years before being towed to Pearl Harbor.

[Bigpeterpaul]

thank you for the tour I can't go there but with your vlog I was able to feel like I'm in there thanks!

[wramsey]

KH thank you for posting a well done video. I am medically retired with neurological disease and will likely never travel by plane again so i will not be going to this majestic ship.

[allans]

Just an awesome sight!
What time capsule ! thanks for the tour I didn’t get a chance to see it last time I was in Hawaii a few months ago

[MrWuffke]

Very impressive visit. Please repeat this with a better camera (higher resolution), more clouds in the sky (because of the reflections) and a steadier hand. Then it would be perfect - more "thumbs up" for you in advance....
I feel a little sorry for the Japanese visitors: Everywhere the evidence of their defeat - also in their language. But it's ok like that. I know from my own experience that their English skills are not that good. I hope my school English is understandable?
I really enjoyed your documentary and look forward to seeing more. Thank you for your contribution, Axel from Germany