WW II Japanese pilot officers flew with their swords in the cockpit.

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"Tiger" wrote in message ...
Ogden Johnson III wrote:

"B.C. Mallam" wrote:

I was cleaning out some stuff and found my sword. Is it still part of the
dress uniform?

Of course. Never know when you're going to have to repel
boarders during a Mess Night.
I do get visions for Richard Crenna In the "Sand Pebbles" leading the boarding party. Great fight scene. BAR's and Swords, ah the good old days........ ;-)