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Well, imagine a beautiful sunset painting where the colors blend together perfectly. PT boats were like those colors in the war, blending in to surprise the enemy with their speed and agility. They helped change the course of the war by being quick and nimble, able to strike fast and vanish just as quickly, like happy little clouds in the sky.
What else can I help you with?
What materials are used to build pt boats of world war 2?
Plywood.
What boat did jfk command in World War II?
His patrol torpedo boat was called PT 109.
Which president was a PT boat commander during World War 2?
John Kennedy was noted for his PT boat service in WW II.
What does PT boat mean in World War 2?
Patrol Torpedo Boat
Why navy pt boats put upside down brooms on the mast when returning from missions?
Navy PT boats would place upside-down brooms on their masts upon returning from missions to signal that they had completed their operations and were back in port. This practice served as a visual notification to other vessels and personnel that the boat was returning safely and was not in a state of distress. It was a simple way to communicate and maintain safety in busy harbor environments.
What size props were used on World War 2 PT Boats?
See website: Patrol Torpedo Boats (PT Boats)
What materials are used to build pt boats of world war 2?
Plywood.
Did the Japanese use PT boats during World War 2?
yes
World War 2 What role did the GM diesel motor play in navy PT boats?
The wooden PT boats of WW2 had three Packard gasoline engines. Packard went out of business in about 1959.
Does the US Navy still possess PT Boats?
Does the US Navy still hasve PT Boats
How many World War 2 PT boats and Viet War Swift Boats still survive?
Some people say 17, but the most reliable source I've seen said 15
How many us ships sunk during word war 2?
Counting the wooden PT boats, about 155 warships.
What are the release dates for Modern Marvels - 1994 The PT Boats?
Modern Marvels - 1994 The PT Boats was released on: USA: 24 September 2003
What were boats made of in world war 2?
USN ships of WWII were built of steel; USN PT Boats were built of WOOD. USN ships of WWII also fought in the Vietnam War; USN Swift Boats during the Vietnam War were built of ALUMINUM.
What were the best machines used in World War 2?
Which types of machines? Tanks Planes Trucks Boats PT Boats Reconnaisance vehicles Guns Tools I would say the Sherman Tank.
How many sailors manned world war 2 pt boats and how many us crewmen manned Vietnam war swift boats?
At least 2, possibly 3 companies manufactured the wooden PT boats of WW2. Consequently their lengths varied in size, and so did their complement of crewmen. The average WWII PT boat was manned by about 2 or 3 officers and 12 to 14 crewmen. The Vietnam War Swift Boats (officially designated PCF-Patrol Craft Fast) are alot easier to address: only one company made them; Seward's out of Louisania. These were 50 footers, and all aluminum built; manned by 1 officer and 5 crewmen.
What was the film with pt boats?
In Harm's Way, starring John Wayne; and PT 109, starring Cliff Robertson.
