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ť Topic: Wooden Boats at War: Surigao Strait
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Paul McCamley sent me a link to a good read:
[url]http://www.historynet.com/wooden-boats-at-war-surigao-strait.htm[/url]

Thanks Paul!

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Apr 17, 2017 - 6:57am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

That is a good read -- PT action at its best! Thanks, Paul and Jeff.

Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Apr 17, 2017 - 8:16am
Total Posts: 1306 | Joined: Oct 19, 2006 - 10:44am

I am currently in the final stages of building my 1/20th scale tribute to Lt. Browns PT 493. The story filled in some missing details, giving me a better understanding of her final hours.

Larry
62 Bel-Air
260 Eagle EXP
79 Cole TR-2
2016 Corvette Z51

Posted By: bubbletop409 | Posted on: Apr 17, 2017 - 11:02pm
Total Posts: 164 | Joined: Apr 22, 2013 - 11:48pm

All these photos are of the 493 boat. Most were given to me by Lt Richard Brown's son, Dale. A couple are copies of photos carried by Dick Brown in his wallet. The 3 model photos are of a boat by Lt Brown after the war and reflect the way the 493 looked when lost. The actual wartime color photos of the boat were sent to Dr. Snyder and he felt that there was substantial evidence to conclude the 493 was 2 shades of brown. One color photo shows the "Black Sheep" mascot that was added after a visit by some of Pappy Boyington's pilots on a familiarization visit after they mistakenly attacked some PTs.

I have lost contact with Dale Brown so I hope he is OK with my posting a link to my 493 album. I would ask that these photos be for your personal and private use only.

[url]http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/ducati650/library/PT493[/url]

I also have action reports surrounding the loss of PT493 but they are in PDF format and i don't think i can post them here.

Posted By: ducati650 | Posted on: Apr 24, 2017 - 3:10pm
Total Posts: 450 | Joined: Feb 19, 2007 - 10:01am

Thanks so much for the information, I was originally planning on doing the 495, due to her unique 20mm/.50 cal. weapon, but after seeing your beautiful rendition, and reading of the 493's fate, I choose her.

I will not share or forward any information, Larrry.

Larry
62 Bel-Air
260 Eagle EXP
79 Cole TR-2
2016 Corvette Z51

Posted By: bubbletop409 | Posted on: Apr 24, 2017 - 5:38pm
Total Posts: 164 | Joined: Apr 22, 2013 - 11:48pm

The 493 had an Acey-Dusey, too. You can see it in the model.

Posted By: ducati650 | Posted on: Apr 25, 2017 - 6:10am
Total Posts: 450 | Joined: Feb 19, 2007 - 10:01am