25.05.2009, 01:11
I was reading about this project the other day and I was pretty excited about it. My father served in the Aleutians during WWII on a USAAF Crash Boat. His mission was to speed to the site of ditched aircraft and rescue the crews. My squad, AG-51, has been talking about an Aleutian map for a couple of years now... this is really special. Thank you.
By the way, I located the boat my Dad served aboard, the P-510. She is still afloat in Newport Beach, California. She's a dinner cruiser now. I was able to tour her on my birthday two years ago. She still has the original bell in the wheelhouse. I'll never forget putting my hand on her hull and thanking Dad for his service. He passed away several years ago.
Again, thank you for this wonderful map! Happy Memorial Day!
~S~
By the way, I located the boat my Dad served aboard, the P-510. She is still afloat in Newport Beach, California. She's a dinner cruiser now. I was able to tour her on my birthday two years ago. She still has the original bell in the wheelhouse. I'll never forget putting my hand on her hull and thanking Dad for his service. He passed away several years ago.
Again, thank you for this wonderful map! Happy Memorial Day!
~S~