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Ahoy Mac!

I am in the process of preparing a very comprehensive presentation on IJN Destroyer and Torpedo development for the Navy Historical Society and the Seapower Centre in Canberra.

Naturally, the redoubtable Raizo Tanaka will be the Star of the presentation!

In researching material about Admiral Tanaka I came across your story and I must say I am very impressed! Very clear and straight forward!

I would like to use a small amount of your material and would be delighted to give you credit if you will kindly give me permission to do so. Although the copy will bear little resemblance to your work, I would still like to have an Australian Navy historian's work included and duly aknowledged!

There may be many ways I can help you with your site too! I am and ardent student of the IJN in WWII and apart from being a trieless researcher I am also a dab hand at illustrations!

I have attached one of my drawings for your perusal. The plane depicted is my own design (paying attention to the work of a particular designer and manufacturer) and will serve to demonstrate my drawing skills.

I am presenting my IJN talk to the Seapower Centre September in Canberra 24th...any chance you can attend?

Kindest regards
Mike Dunne

Mike,
 
As discussed on the phone, please use whatever you wish about Tanaka from AHOY.
 
I would be grateful to have a copy of your presentation as convenient.

I have sent a copy of the USS Phoenix photo, and my piece on the Falklands War.
 
Thank you for your offer about illustrations for the web site, very generous of you.
 
Best regards, 
Mac.

Hi Mac! My presentation on Tanaka went very well and you were duly acknowledged! A lot of your friends and old Navy associates were there!

Give me a buzz when you get back from holidays and we'll talk about Aircraft Drawings!

I would be delighted to work with you!

Mike Dunne

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