Caption | PBY-5A Catalina and F6F Hellcat on the pad at Naval Air Station Alameda, California, United States, 1947. Note that the Hellcat’s engine has been removed. ww2dbase | |||||||
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Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy | |||||||
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Photos at Same Place | Alameda, California, United States | |||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||||
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25 Jul 2014 06:47:07 PM
My step-dad, Norman "Ted" Shorty" Currier was a Tailgunner/Radioman in PBY-5A off the coast of California patroling for Japanese subs. His Navy Squadron never saw a day of action, but due to mechanical failure went down killing the pilot. I have searched all over for ANY other information that I might vicariously honor his memory. I have only a few poor quality images. I welcome any contact to mmpizar at my gmail account. Thanks