The wooden boats contained 3 engines, which consumed nearly 200 gallons of gas per engine an hour; Consequently, they carried about 3,000 gallons of gasoline.
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A PT boat, a swift torpedo motor boat
John S. McCain was a Captain in the United States Navy before he entered into politics.
My grandfather said in 1942 the cost was $100,000 each. Because of the cost, they would recover torpedo's that were test fired.
PT-109, a patrol torpedo boat commanded by John F. Kennedy during World War II, was destroyed on the night of August 1-2, 1943. It was rammed by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri in the Solomon Islands. The collision resulted in the sinking of the boat, leading to a dramatic rescue mission for the crew.
Patrol Torpedo Boat
His patrol torpedo boat was called PT 109.
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US Higgins and Elco were the largest builders.
He was the commander of a Patrol Torpedo ship, PT-109, during World War II. After he died, they named an aircraft carrier after him.
Russell E. Schuster has written: 'Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 34 history' -- subject(s): American Naval operations, Campaigns, History, Torpedo-boats, United States, United States. Navy. Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 34, World War, 1939-1945
The were used for reconnaissance bombing, ground support, ASW patrol, transportation, Air/Sea rescue, torpedo planes, Bomber/fighter interceptors and as fighters.
Torpedo Wold is World 6, and so to get there you must get to and beat world 5.
A PT boat, a swift torpedo motor boat
The deadliest torpedo of WWII was the oxygen fuelled Japanese Long Lance torpedo.
John S. McCain was a Captain in the United States Navy before he entered into politics.
Uniformed Patrol is the backbone of every police organization in the world.