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Battle of the Battleships

May 21, 2015
Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
Participants from the 786th Force Support Squadron paddle pass the other teams during the Battle of the Battleships competition May 15 on Ramstein. The competition began with boat races, where teams were tasked to pedal their custom-built boats from one end of the pool to the other as quickly as possible.
Participants from the 786th Force Support Squadron paddle pass the other teams during the Battle of the Battleships competition May 15 on Ramstein. The competition began with boat races, where teams were tasked to pedal their custom-built boats from one end of the pool to the other as quickly as possible.
Competitors attack other boats during the competition. After racing their boats, whichever one was still afloat participated in a free-for-all battle.
Competitors attack other boats during the competition. After racing their boats, whichever one was still afloat participated in a free-for-all battle.
Participants race during the competition. The competition began with boat races, where several handmade boats were pedaled from one end of the center’s pool to the other by the teams who built them.
Participants race during the competition. The competition began with boat races, where several handmade boats were pedaled from one end of the center’s pool to the other by the teams who built them.
Three participants sink in their collapsing boat. Teams were tasked to bring their own boats to use in the competition, built from only duct tape and cardboard.
Three participants sink in their collapsing boat. Teams were tasked to bring their own boats to use in the competition, built from only duct tape and cardboard.
Two groups of participants try to sink each other. After the boats were tested for speed, they were tested for endurance as the remaining boats were pitted against each other.
Two groups of participants try to sink each other. After the boats were tested for speed, they were tested for endurance as the remaining boats were pitted against each other.
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