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[StartQuote] Russ; I would have to say you are correct, I know you ahve done far more research than I have on Alamo Scouts, but as far as I can determine, If waterborne insertion was required, PT Boats were always used. From a NavSpecWar point of view, I can see three main reasons for this: #1 Rapid and well armed insertion platform. #2 numerous assets, when the scouts started using PT's there were quite a few out there already. #3 Common to area, the Japanese were already used to hearing PT off the coast at night, so it was not unsual, the boats would drop off the team and then go flying up the coast to their designated patrol areas. I am sure the sound of Hall-Scott engines(which were in AVR/ASR boats) was very different than the Packards, this different sound could tip off the enemy, that somebody was just dropped off in the backyard and might come to dinner. Take care, TED [EndQuote]
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