WWII Museum Air, Sea and Land
Jan 11, 2018 18:45:11 #
Taken in October, 2017 at the WWII Museum Air, Sea and Land show at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Don
Don
Jan 11, 2018 18:47:04 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Taken in October, 2017 at the WWII Museum Air, Sea and Land show at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Don
Don
Jan 11, 2018 19:12:00 #
Thank you for your post and calling to the WW museum. Time will be well spent there if you are in the New Orleans area
Jan 11, 2018 19:35:23 #
Thanks for viewing and your comments Joe. I agree with you 100%, the WWII Museum in New Orleans is a MUST see if you are ever in the area.
Don
Don
Jan 12, 2018 09:23:42 #
Jan 12, 2018 16:58:39 #
DragonsLady wrote:
Would like the story behind the name "Sudden Jerk" on the boat.
The Navy only assigned letter and number designations (PT 305) but the crews were allowed to give their boats nicknames. They were backing the vessel into it's mooring spot but was coming in to fast and hit the dock rather hard. The sailors said that was a "sudden jerk" hence the nickname. the nickname suck from 1944 to into 1945 when a new crew then nicknamed the vessel "Half Hitch". These PT boats were designed and built by Higgins Industries in New Orleans.
Hope this answers your question.
Don
Jan 13, 2018 01:29:03 #
I'm reading a book titled "Close Quarters" . It's a complete history of the PT boats from concept, through the war and after. Has complete listings of the boats, crews, and the actions, and results. I recommend it for anyone interested in WWII history.
Ron
Ron
Jan 13, 2018 08:51:59 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
The Navy only assigned letter and number designati... (show quote)
Yes it does. Thanks!
Jan 13, 2018 20:22:02 #
Beard43 wrote:
I'm reading a book titled "Close Quarters" . It's a complete history of the PT boats from concept, through the war and after. Has complete listings of the boats, crews, and the actions, and results. I recommend it for anyone interested in WWII history.
Ron
Ron
Ron check out PT305.org for additional info. Worth a look.
Don
Jan 13, 2018 20:23:18 #
DragonsLady wrote:
Would like the story behind the name "Sudden Jerk" on the boat.
Check out PT305.org for additional history, restoration and volunteer stories about PT 305. Worth a look.
Don
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