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Our heroes... a book about the staunch US Marine Corps defenders of Wake Island and inspired by John F Kennedy's exploits saving the sailors he commanded on PT-109. ... read more
WW II PT boaters hold final formal reunion
It was the same model as PT 109, perhaps the most famous of all the PTs. The boats had a top speed of 40 knots, but rarely traveled that fast because of the ... read more
Navy veteran recalls PTs, pineapple wine
Chapman and the men worked at a PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat repair base at the island. Future president John F. Kennedy operated PT-109 out of the Solomon ... read more
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