Road Trip, Armed Forces Museum, Largo

Thursday we needed to run some errands and Tom found the walk to West Marine in Tarpon Springs a little farther than the advertised 1.3 miles. We rented a car for the day and after our errands were run we decided to explore the area. Consulting the Tourist map for local attractions ... the Armed Forces Military Museum struck us as an appropriate place for us to start. We were pleasantly surprised at the outdoor static displays and the exhibits inside. I hope you enjoy this and the next two blogs. Please plan a visit there if you are in the area. 

Turtle Cove Marina

look close and see and insect in the throat of the flower

Osprey landing on a boat tethered down the creek from our slip

Outside the Armed Forces Military Museum - Everything is authentic memorabilia,
equipment, and artifacts. Their  mission statement
To preserve our military history and educate our current and younger generations that freedom does not come
without sacrifice. ...

US ARMY 57 MM ANTITANK GUN M1

U.S. ARMY 1961 INTERNATIONAL 6X6 TRANSPORTER
used for transporting Bailey Bridge Sections

USMC M35A2 1970  6X6 TRUCK
MFG Gen's Products
Engine 140 HP 6 cylinder
used for transporting cargo and troops 

1953 M21  4.5 INCH
MULTIPLE ROCKET LAUNCHER
used during Korean War

M8  ARMORED CAR 1943
main armament  37 mm gun
service WW11 AND KOREAN WAR

Tom in front of  a GAMMA GOAT 1970
Service Vietnam
Tom rode in this during his service

MIG 21 PFM  1976