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| 23k | Admiral Günther Lütjens (25 May 1889 - 27 May 1941) was a German Naval commander during World War II, known primarily as the commander of Operation Rheinübung, the sortie led by the battleship Bismarck. Lütjens was among those who lost their lives, probably killed when a 14-inch salvo fired by HMS King George V destroyed the bridge, together with the central artillery control tower, killing many senior officers. | - |
| 65k | Undated, location unknown. | Robert Hurst |
| 87k | Port Au Prince, Haiti, July 1975 | © Richard Leonhardt |
| 55k | Circa 1984 alongside the Molders | Jorg Bihlmayr |
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59k | The Rommel (D-187), Lutjens (D-185) and Molders (D-186) shortly before the Rommel was decommissioned. | Jörg Bihlmayr |
| 54k | Lütjens after her refit with RAM | Jörg Bihlmayr |
| 64k | September 12 1988, North Atlantic, a starboard beam view of the West German frigate FGS Lutjens (D-185), foreground, and the West German frigate FGS Niedersachsen (F-208) underway during exercise Team Work `88. | Fred Weiss |
| 47k | September 12 1988, North Atlantic, a starboard bow view of the West German destroyer FGS Lutjens (D-185) underway alongside the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CV-59) during exercise Team Work `88. | Fred Weiss |
| 72k | Circa mid 1990's. | Jörg Bihlmayr |
| 68k | Firing an SM-1. | Jörg Bihlmayr |
| 60k | Leaving Whilhelmshaven in 1998. | Jörg Bihlmayr |
| 237k | The following is an E-mail from a young ensign aboard USS Winston Churchill (DDG-81) to his father. Note that "Manning the Rail" is a shipboard ceremony reserved for only high ranking dignitaries, such as Heads of State. Here's the letter:
Dear Dad, We are still at sea. The remainder of our port visits have all been canceled. We have spent every day since the attacks going back and forth within imaginary boxes drawn in the ocean, standing high-security watches, and trying to make the best of it. We have seen the articles and the photographs, and they are sickening. Being isolated, I don't think we appreciate the full scope of what is happening back home, but we are definitely feeling the effects. About two hours ago, we were hailed by a German Navy destroyer, Lutjens, requesting permission to pass close by our port side. Strange, since we're in the middle of an empty ocean, but the captain acquiesced and we prepared to render them honors from our bridgewing. As they were making their approach, our conning officer used binoculars and announced that Lutjens was flying not the German, but the American flag. As she came alongside us, we saw the American flag flying half-mast and her entire crew topside standing at silent, rigid attention in their dress uniforms. They had made a sign that was displayed on her side that read "We Stand By You." There was not a dry eye on the bridge as they stayed alongside us for a few minutes and saluted. It was the most powerful thing I have seen in my life. The German Navy did an incredible thing for this crew, and it has truly been the highest point in the days since the attacks. It's amazing to think that only half-century ago things were quite different. After Lutjens pulled away, the Officer of the Deck, who had been planning to get out later this year, turned to me and said, "I'm staying Navy." I'll write you when I know more about when I'll be home, but this is it for now. Love you guys. | Unknown |
| 38k | FGS Lutjens coming alongside USS HUE CITY at Aksaz Turkey, July 2002. | Lt Steve Dundas, CHC USNR |
| 40k | As above. | Lt Steve Dundas, CHC USNR |
Built for the (Former West German) German Navy.
