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[StartQuote] Hi Earl: I recall very well facing those beautiful sunsets on the way west from Green to patrol New Britain and New Ireland. It was about a 3 hour run and we made those patrols quite often. I also remember the sunrises on the way back next morning after a night of no sleep. Glad the patrol was over and all our crew safe. No worry about float planes and shore batteries. I also remember when land was sighted at Green - the big race - as all the boats in the section pulled in line - opened all three Packards wide open to see who could get to the entrance of the lagoon first. We were always anxious to get refueled, guns cleaned and then we could hit the sack for some sleep. Ready to do it all over again the next night if our boat was called. I also recall patrols when the sea was so rough that we had to stand up with flexed knees and hold on to the radar mast. (I have had one knee replaced already) Everything in the crews quarters would be thrown out of the bunks and into the floor. The boat would plow into the waves and water would come over the bow 1-2 foot deep. The screws would come out of the water and the engines would rev up. The skipper at the wheel had to face all that spray. It was a game for young kids. Us old men can reminisce about it now. C. J. Willis[EndQuote]
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