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alross2
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 Posted on: Oct 25, 2022 - 7:29pm
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At some point, PT143 was fitted with a Sperry 60" searchlight. I searched the discussions and nothing came up, but I vaguely remember there was some a long time ago. Anyone have anything on this?
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Stearman
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Posted on: Oct 25, 2022 - 7:47pm
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It looks like it was temporary, since the wheels are still on the generator, and the electrical cable not in conduit. Strange that it has torpedo's still on board, and the 37mm! Like to know what the thinking behind that experiment? Cheers, Dennis
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Oct 26, 2022 - 5:10am
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Wow:
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alross2
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Posted on: Oct 26, 2022 - 6:49am
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Thanks, Jeff. Maybe Ted has more?
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Oct 26, 2022 - 1:42pm
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You're welcome Al.
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LkWashington
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Posted on: Oct 26, 2022 - 1:48pm
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Too weird! Just when you thought you'd seen everything....
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TED WALTHER |
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Posted on: Oct 28, 2022 - 10:39am
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Al;
Nope I have not found anything yet to explain the purpose of this modification. I have yet to look at the RON 8 war diary, maybe something is in there. I would like to think this was done before or after Bill Skade’s time on 143, because, since he left a nice collection of photos and info on his time on 143, he would have mentioned it. He was on 143 1944-1945.
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Jerry Gilmartin |
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Posted on: Oct 28, 2022 - 1:15pm
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I agree with Ted, this must have been before Bill Skade reported aboard for duty. I have none of Skades' photos of the 143 that show this light. However, I do seem to remember something about mounting a searchlight on one of the Boats in RON22 for use in the Med? It may have been mentioned in the Squadron Diary? I will look and see if I can find something in there.
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