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Would like to
know if you could tell me about M-2s and what
a M-2 assault boat looked like.They were used
crossing both Roer & Rhine river. The reason
why I am asking is, my grandfathers unit had
to make false bows for these boats. Have you
ever heard of a boat called Storm boats?
Thank You
Steven Tooker 207th Engineer Combat
Battalion Researcher
09-06-03
Dan. I am writing to you for information on the
housing used by us during the peroxide May 65 to
Oct 65 as I remember it was on DOC LOP street
and we rode a jeep to the base every day went
by the white elephant and across the bridge and
on to work. Any information that you can get for
me would be helpful.. The VA said that being in
the navy you have to prove that you were land
based before you can get a claim for agent
orange. I had prostate cancer and I need to get
this info for them. Any phone numbers or names
would be helpful. thanks Tom Maxwell
501-922-6921
09-05-03
Dan, I don't know if I was in BSU-1 when you
were but I'm looking for information on how I
can prove that I was stationed in DaNang with
the unit.This information is needed for the VAso
I can get my benefits for my prostate cancer do
to agent orange. Is there any way that you have
to prove this information. I have no record of
me being on the ground, the VA said the a navy
personal could have been on a ship off shore and
they would not qualify for the benefits. Any
Thoughts Help would be appreciated Tom
Maxwell call me at 501 922 2169
Hello,
I am looking for ANY info on
WW II US NAVY PRBs, Plane Rearmament Boats.
These were plywood boats, used to carry bombs
and torpedoes to seaplanes. They are approx 34
ft in length and had a single Gray Marine 671
diesel engine just like the LCVP landing craft.
I own one that is converted to an active
commercial fishing boat. It was built in 1944 in
Dark Harbor Maine. I can find lots of info about
PBRs LCVPs PTs, etc, but absolutely nothing on
PRBs.
Thanks for any help you can
offer.
Regards,
Mark Meltzer,
meltzer@vimedical.com
On a personal note I would like to know if your
boats ever came under attack by NVA helos, we
lost a boat the 19 to what our guys swear were
helos, but the Navy refuses to acknowledge the
existence of NVA helos. Thanks
Jerry Sullivan
Sully PCF 79, And Others, An Thoi, Chu Lai,
Danang 68-69
TAILGUN79@aol.com
Question 06/30/03 Subject: Reporter question
Dan:
I’m working on a story about a new Evinrude outboard engine being developed by Bombardier Recreational Products for use by the Navy. It’s submersible and is to run on a variety of fuels. I’m looking for experts who can comment on the engine and its possible use by the military. Do you have the expertise to do so, or could you suggest someone I can interview by phone by Wednesday?
Thank you.
Tom Kertscher
Staff Reporter, Racine County Bureau
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
262/884-7741: Phone
262/886-6975: Fax tkertscher@journalsentinel..com: E-mail
www.jsonline.com: Web site Answer
Tom,
There are probably trade publications that might
be addressing the development of such an engine,
but my expertise is ordnance and not propulsion.
But, I'll bounce some ideas off the wall for
you.
First, I'd try the marine dealers around the
Milwaukee-Chicago area and ask them what kinds
of trade publications they get in -- especially
stuff from the engine manufacturers. You may
find some trade news that leads you to more
information. Also, the dealers may be able to
point you towards information leads.
Second, if you're certain who the manufacturer
is, contact them directly and ask for some
information. I would also broaden my search
among the other manufacturers while casting
about for information. That's because unless a
production contract has been awarded, things are
still in the R&D stage. Usually the Navy will
try and enlist several manufacturers in such a
development. You may be able to piece together
enough information here for a short article.
Third, have you gotten any response from the
public information officer at Naval Special
Warfare Command? Give them a try.
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E)
will be carried out both at Coronado, CA (ST-1)
and Little Creek, VA (ST-2). After all the RDT&E
is done, the production contract is awarded for
the item.
Sorry that I can only give you general areas to
research, but it is a start.
Bob
04-14-03
Dear Sir:
I wonder if you have any info on P1101 Dark
Adventurer? She was a Dark Class Fast Patrol
Boat Built Saunders Roe Beaumaris,launched
Oct 28 1954. My grandfather worked at
Saunders Roe, passing away many yrs ago. I
inherited the original prototype model of
P1101 and would love to know the history.
Yours Geoff
Walton
1/02/03
This thing appeared over the weekend at
the boat yard across the canal from me. What
is it?
Marc Bracken
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