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Was john f.kennedy a navy pilot?
No, he was not a Navy pilot. He commanded a PT boat, PT-109, during World War 2. His boat was destroyed and he won a Navy Cross for his efforts to return his crew to safety.
How did John Kennedy save his entire crew?
When his PT boat was hit by the Japanese, two crew were killed. He towed one wounded member and swam several miles to an island from which they were rescued. I do not know about the rest of the crew.
Why was JFK a World War 2 hero?
He helped his PT-109 boat crew survive after the ship was cut in two by a Japanese destroyer
PT boat stands for what?
The designation PT stood for 'PATROL TORPEDO". These boats were relatively small and maneuverable as patrol boats but could pack a big punch if necessary, by launching their deck mounted torpedoes at large enemy craft.Perhaps the most famous of these boats was the PT 109, the boat that John Fitzgerald Kennedy, later President of the United States, was assigned to in WWII. The boat was run down by an enemy ship, Kennedy and the other crew were in the water for some time before being rescued. See that story elsewhere.
What does PT mean in PT Boat?
Personal Transportation No…It means Patrol Torpedo Boat.
What president was credited with saving the lives of several of his crew and swam with one man for a distance of three miles during world war 2?
It was John F. Kennedy when he commanded a PT boat. If you want to read about it a book called PT Boat 109 was written about the event.
How big a boat can a pt cruiser pull?
A PT cruiser has a tow rating of 1000 pounds maximum.A PT cruiser has a tow rating of 1000 pounds maximum.
When did JFK pt boat sink?
this is when john's pt boat sank: August 2, 1943
What does PT stand for in PT boat?
Patrol Torpedo
Is John F. Kennedy a veteran?
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, commanding the patrol boat PT-109 and leading his crew to rescue after the boat was sunk by the Japanese in the Solomon Islands.
What type of boat did MacArthur rode in?
PT Boat
What is the biggest boat you can have without a crew?
the biggest boat you can have without a crew is your mom!
