85' Sea Scout Crash Rescue Boat

Comments: I am looking for my old ship, its an 85' USSAF Crash Rescue Boat, my old skipper Rudy Giess said it was purchased by a millionaire who had it rebuilt and is still somewhere in Florida. If anyone knows the whereabouts or has seen the ship, please pass the info on to me. The current owner may have also changed the deck layout to make it look more like a yacht.

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Information

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO MEET ANY ONE FROM THAT TIME IN KOREA

Keywords: Korea K53 and K8

22 crash rescue boat squadron uSAF 1818 USAF 1164

okinawa crash rescue boat R-1-652 and the R-2-692

Comments: I am looking for anyone who was stationed in Okinawa during 1951 and 1953. My dad was a cook who made staff sargeant. He had to do rescue missions on crash boats around the White Beach area. Please contact me at malsmom9403@yahoo.com.

Keywords: 6351st Air Base Wing 6303rd Operations Squadron Naha Port, Okinawa, 1951-1953

Bruce Britzman, Robin Lloyd

Comments: Writing on behalf of Bruce Britzman He would like to swap stories.

Keywords: PT Crash boat, Korea, The Device, Japan, Rescue

63 foot asr in NY may be avail

Comments: Looking to see if there is any interest in rescueing this boat. Was converted to a ferry out to Fire Island after Korean War. It is believed she served WWII through Korean War. Of course she is in tough shape. Her running gear and other mechanical's have been stripped. I am trying to gather a full picture of present condition and what is left of original configuration.

Keywords: Point O Woods V Kokomokko 63 foot ASR

22ND SQD CRASH BOATS

Comments: Looking for any crew members. I was a medic aboard the 85' rebel.

Keywords: 22nd crash boat sq. Okinowa '53 -'54

104' Ventnor AVR26

Comments: I have purchaced a 1943 104' Ventnor that was converted by Carol Shelby to a yacht. I am looking for any info and photos of this vessel. 104' Ventnor AVR 26 also P 272. I am fully restoring her to her origonal yacht condition. Thanks Adam

Keywords: 104' Ventnor 1943 AVR 26 P 272

crash boat beach

Comments: i live in aguadilla, puerto rico. theres a beach called crashboat beach. from tghe stories ive read and the looks of the place it didnt take long for me to figure things out. anyway does anyone have pics of the place during its hay day? and congrats to all the service per who served and did a great job.

Keywords: puerto rico ramey air force base

22nd Crash Boat Squadron

Comments: Looking for anyone who was a member of the Crash Boat Squadron, Fukuoka, Japan between 1950 - 1953. I served on many of the boats as a med tech at many locations, to include Chodo, PY Do, Kunsan, Chin Hae, Pusan, Pohang, Miho, Tsuiki, Ashiya and Tsushima. I later became the NCOIC of the Medical Section. I served under Cpt Dickey and Major Beene. I realize that we are getting up there in age but if there is anyone still out there, I'd appreciate hearing from you. I can be reached at choosakan@msn.com

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Radio controlled model crashboat

Comments: Hi, I built a radio controlled model of a Miami crashboat, to me it was just a model, now after reading the stories and pages on this site it is more than just a model, you guys did a great job and I am very grateful, thank you one and all. Crash boat you tube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBvrDQYIXIQ

movie takes alittle while to load, any comments would be more than welcome.

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63 foot ASRs of Royal Australian Navy

Comments: I served in one of 20 Royal Australian Navy US built 63 foot Miami Class ASR boats constructed in California early in 1944. They served in New Guinea, Morotai, Borneo and Darwin in WW2. They continued post-war, some in the Navy & others in Royal Australian Air Force until about 1970. At least three are still afloat, privately owned, converted to pleasure craft.

Keywords: WW2 Air Sea Rescue in New Guinea

Truscott Boat and Dock Company

Comments: Has anyone heard of AVR'S manufactured by Truscott Boat and Dock Company

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miami shipbuilding 63 ft crash boats

Comments: please advise any locations that any "miami shipbuilding corp." 63 foot air sea rescue boats are still in existance for a possible visit. in particular, i would like to review the ones first built in 1941-42 (my father was a shipbuilder at MSC.) thanking everyone in advance~!

rab

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63 for sale Cal delta

Comments: People have called to find an AVR for Sale. The midships boat Northland is For Sale in the Ca delta. The owner is Frank Ferry. Call Spindrift Marina, area code 916and ask for him. They should be able to get you in touch with him. Scott 63 Delta

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Have boat, Looking for info

Comments: Need some help with history. Vessel is in very good condition in Seattle. Have original 16"X 24" framed photographs of two other boats, P-72 and another unknown hull number. Also have complete drawings and bill of materials. Where did she serve? etc.

Keywords: USAAF 83'Rescue(Crash) boat built Manteo, NC 1941-1942. P-69

Korean usaf air/sea resecue florida

Comments: Looking for info or pics of air sea rescue based out of florida during the Korean conflct, there was a sailboat that was also used that was donated to the outfit, which they used. My Fathers name is Robert Falke. was probably abit wild, drove a convertable. Looking for anyone else that may still be around or knew someone that may have been stationed with him. Any info or copies of pics would be wonderful. thanks

Keywords: Florida, usaf korean air sea rescue, florida sailboat to bahamas, bimini

63 ft AVR

Comments: I served as a deck hand on a 63 ft AVR in 1968-69 , she was used primarly to ward off sharks and do rescue for the underwater training program at Pearl Harbor Naval Base. She had midship twin Aviation gas Halscotts, there were several boats along the Pearl Harbor banks with midships blown out the gas was so volitle only bronze tools were used , she had a medical station on the fantail with a retrival ramp at water line aso a flying bridge and a enclosed pilot house with the radio room she could sleep quite a few with the bunk rooms and galley and heads. She was still stationed there when i was discharged. What a cruiser she would be with a couple of 6-71s or bigger in her.

Keywords: Ford Island Naval Air Station Pearl Harbor Hawaii boat house

63' AVR FOR SALE

Comments: I have a 1944 63' (Stephens built) in Newport Beach at mooring. My Father, who is a decorated WW11 Navy Vet, and I have work on the boat for 10 years off and on. I am going to sale, donate or auction on ebay this link to the past. If in terested call (714) 315-4683

Keywords: 1944 AVR STEPHENS 63'

63ft miami crash boats

Comments: I served on these launches in WW11 as engineer with the R.A.F. Air sea rescue service, in the Mediteranian & along the Arabian coast between Aden & the Persian gulf for 3 years, Mainly on the centre engined type but also the rear engined version.

Now when getting on in year i would like to build a R/C model of around 3to4 ft & am searching for plans particularly of the hull shape. I have many photo,s including from the air & of two groundings at speed at night, both of which I was involved with. Being the engineer I was blameless

Keywords: R.A.F. Air Sea Rescue 63 ft crash boats

63 Delta

Comments: I am restoring a 63 at my home in the Delta West of Stockton. I have installed 6-92 TAs to match the original horsepower. Boat was originally midships and was converted to V-drive. PT V-drives w/ ujoints installed. Hull is in excellent conditon. Re-wiring, adding new electronics etc. There a few of the boats around. Most are left over from the Sea Scouts in the area. I was a crew member and skipper of a Miami and a Stephens boat in the 60s and 70s.

Keywords: 63 AVR, Hull no. C21006, built at south coast boat in Newport Beach Ca. 1943.

WWW.P-520CRASHBOAT.COM CHECK IT OUT!

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Restored 85' Crash Boat

Comments: Currently a restored 85' Air Force Crash Boat is travelling from Long Beach, CA to Puget Sound - they are posting photos at

http://www.p-520crashboat.com/

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any crew rescueman around

Comments: Thank you all for your service. I was a Sea Scout on a '63 AVR in the '70s. I am now a Paramedic Deputy Sheriff in the Frisco Bay Area. I am assigned to a (when called out as a TacMedic) former Wells Fargo Armored Car for "rescue" and many H&K G-36's for help. I know you guys had only 1/2 of plywood and two twin .50's for protection. The best salute I can say is a bumper sticker I saw... If you can read this thank a teacher. If it's in English, thank a vet.

Keywords: Sea scout on a AVR.

63 ft miami boat

Comments: i would like to aquire some pics of any 63' miami boats being restored. they had four kermath engines two tandem each side.i have original plans. my father was a shipbuilder at miami shipyard for them 1940-42, the shipyard's owner is still in miami. a book about them was written in south africa by "guy ellis" he has copies for sale. s sfrica used them to rescue thie downed pilots, etc. thanking you in advance, dick besola

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Crash Boats

Comments: Just came across this site. Served in Beach Jumper Unit One in Coronado, CA, 1955/1957.

We had a squadron of six 63' arb and one 104' arb. Great boats, great fun playing like a squadron of PT type manouvers around San Diego, great duty. Retired now, would like to get a set of plans to make a model of one of them.

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ww ll Navy 63 ft. Air craft rescue boat

Comments: reviewing my message # 33832 of 2003-04 My e-mail address is incorrect. Could you please put in the following ---- Frank Heuer - e-mail---fsheuer@worldnet.att.net

Thanks, Frank

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AVR - ARB - CRASH BOAT 63 foot

Comments: I'm interested in photos of the 'Miami' hulled 63 foot Crash Boats...these are the called Miami because they were designed by a Miami company and featured the turned down bow and 'tumblehome' or rounded stern, a 'aerodynamic' Nav room, with an open helmstation and open cockpit aft...some had engines aft but most seem to have engines amindships. They were built on both coasts for WWII and originally came with Hall-Scott V-12's producing 450hp each.

I own a 63 foot Crash boat which was built at Stephens boat works in Stockton, California and would like to build an archive of action photos of this particular boat, not mine specifically but of the Crash boats in general..First of all, not to build an exact replica of the boat as it served but to have reference points as build a cruising yacht... that may be offensive to the purists in the military preservationist crowd, but all I can say is I thank you for having served and I think you'd get a kick out of cruising with me when she's done. Hell, she's fun even as she is which is close to how she was originally.

I've read the 85 footers of the same era were not as nimble as the 63s.

There are a couple of sites on the web featuring this boat as its fans are many.

Best,

Tim Holcomb

Keywords: Crash Boat, 63, foot, photo, cruise, miami, stephens

crash rescue boat

Comments: My father just passed away. While going through some of his photos and papers, I found out that he was either with the 22nd crash rescue boat or the 15th. I have both on get this: old paycheck stubs. Just interested if anyone would remember him. His name is Richard L Gordon, or Dick as some called him. Any nice funny stories to help with the loss of a great Father would be great.

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22nd Crash Rescue Boat Sq.

Comments: I was stationed at the 22nd CRBS compound at Fukuoka and did jaunts on the 63 footers, and 85 footers to and from other locations in Japan as well as to Korea K-Sites. This was in 53-55. Major "Mike" Hammer was the Sq Commander, forgot the 1st Sgts name, Sgt Pendegast and Sgt Redeye were two of the boat skippers I remember. Would like to hear from anyone that was associated with the 22nd.

Keywords: "Devilance" which was a friendly joke due to being from Kentucky and being a Hatfield.

63' Restoration

Comments: A note to update my address. Restoration in the Sacramento, Ca Delta coming along. Thanks to all who have helped with info. and thanks to all Korean War vets in general.

Keywords: 63' Crash Boat AVR Rescue Boat ARB

Corrections

Comments: Had a typo in my last message. My boat was the 676 not the 667.

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22nd Crash Rescue

Comments: I was the Radio Operator on the 667 on or about May 1954 to July 1955. I believe I was the youngest member of the crew and I am pushing 70.

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22nd Crash Rescue

Comments: Iwas a member of the 22nd Crash Rescue Boat Sqdn. I was the Radio Operator on the 667 on or about May 1954 to July 1955.

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85' usaf crash boat info wanted

Comments: i was a member of the sea scouts in around 1980. we had an 85' air sea rescue boat and i was just looking for a little bit of history on these boats. i believe or boat was built in the last 1940s by a shipyard in one of the carolinas. but i could be wrong on that

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halavo

Comments: am looking for information about the base my dad was stationed at while on c-26654 during ww2.also crew members. the "old man" was named reisley (sp) the boat was built at terminal island. thank-you

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22ND CRASH RESCUE BOAT SQ

Comments: Anyone who remembers getting caught in a typhoon between Cho-do and P Y Do in one of the above boats in 1952. Got lost. Were west of PY-do when we thought we were east of the island. Just happened on a liberty ship west of PY-do and they gave us a heading to PY-do via signal light. Whew!!!!!!!

Keywords: CRASH BOATS 676 AND 654. 1951-1952

Eglin Field Crash boat Unit

Comments: This is in ref: to message 14595/Arch Smith. I just heard about this site and although the message goes back to 2001, I thought I would respond as I was in the Eglin Boat Squadron in 1949 and I have a picture of one of the Boats Mr. Smith is looking for. Although he was talking about the year 1943 I believe it's the same Boat. Mr. Smith's E-mail address is no longer in use. If he will contact me, I will be happy to send him the picture. Al Augeri

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QUESTIONS ON BENEFITS OF US NAVY VETERANS

Comments: My father, George Babao Requina, was a member of the US Navy starting in November 1954.

I understand he took USS Antares AK258 that travelled to Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America and the whole of America.

I just would like to know what benefits are due him. He is past 65 now.

I hope somebody could help me with this.

I trully appreciate any response...

Thank you very much,

Edith

Keywords: George Babao Requina USS Antares AK258

AAF/USAF CRB Ass'n. News Editor

Comments: Publishes a quarterly journal for rescue boat veterans: AAF/UAF Crash Rescue Boat News and invites such vets to join the association @ $15/yr.

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Sea Scout Crash Boat Skipper

Comments: I am the Skipper of one of the last 63' in Sea Scouting. For detailed info, visit http://www.sssneptune.org

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Navy years 44-45 crash boats manus island s pacifc

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navy crash boat manus island 44 to45

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Seeking WW2 Navy crash boat crew members

Comments: I was with Acorn 16 in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands ,1943-45. Would like to contact any Crash boat crew members serving in the Pacific during WW2. Also anyone who attended the Hall Scott engine school in Berkeley Ca. in Aug.,Sept. 1943.

Thanks Ernie

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LOOKING FOR INFO TYNDALL AFB 1949-1952 CRASHBOATS

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Crash Boat Association Link

Comments: I have a link to the AAF/USAF Crash Rescue Boat Association on the web page I'm slowly working on.

www.geocities.com/rms19612001/crashboatindex.html

click on the link at the bottom of the page. I also have links to all of the korean war crash boat information I've been able to find online, plus some from WW2.

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Added Korea Crash Boat History

Comments: This is a good history of the units -

http://www.kalaniosullivan.com/KunsanAB/OtherUnits/Howitwasa1b1_a.html

Also the book "Apollos Warriors' by Michael Haas has a 2 short chapters on crash boat operations in Korea.

Keywords: 6160th,22nd CRBS,UNPIK,85 foot boats,Cho-Do

AAF/USAF Crash Rescue Boat Association

Comments: Anyone needing information on boats or crew members should try contacting the association through their website. They have a short online history of the 6160th and 22nd CRBS in Korea.

Keywords: Korea,Cho-do,Kunsan,R-1-654,R-1-664,R-1-667,R-1-676

looking for anyone that was at brookely AFB in 23rd crashboats

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i,am the proud son of a crashboat skipper

Comments: I AM THE SON. I PUT IN MY DADS NAME AND ADDRESS. HE IS NOW ON THE INTERNET AT SHOWN ADDRESS. IF ANYONE RECOGNIZES HIM SEND A MESSAGE. I AM SON #1 BILL AT GRADYANN2003@YAHOO.COM DAD RET. MSGT. GRADY B GREATHOUSE IS AT BOBBIE@I-STAR.COM

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63' Rescue Boat (A.R.B. 24)

Comments: I am a yacht broker in the Vancouver, BC, Canada area and have a 63' Ex US Rescue boat for sale. It was built by Stephens Brothers Shipyard in Stockton, California in 1944. Specs and pictures of the boat are at www.windwardyachts.com.

Keywords: 63' Ex US Rescue Boat, A.R.B. 24

model plans

Comments: Looking for plans so i can build a crash boat model. will convert plans to 1 in 12 scale.

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crash boats

Comments: was aboard one in ceylon and burma during world war 2

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Comments: I am restoring a 1943 avr built in Miami at Miami ship. Plans or info would be helpful. Thanks.

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63 ft avr navy boats

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LOOKING FOR CREW MEMBERS

Comments: My name is Donald R. Franz. I was a Airman 2nd class stationed with the 22nd CRASH RESCUE BOAT SQUADRON from the summer of 1952 - 1953 with the WOLMI-DO DETACHMENT attached to ITZUKE AFB FUKUOKA, KYUSHU JAPAN. I would like to correspond with anyone who was there and their relatives. I only remember a couple of names: ED HAMMONDS and the cook "HEAVY" URQUART.

You may contact my nephew David at the above e-mail address or write/callme personnally.

I would greatly appreciate any information from anyone about anyone that was there when I was! Thanks for all your help and time in advance.

DONALD R. FRANZ, AIRMAN 2ND CLASS

Keywords: 22nd CRASH RESCUE BOAT SQUADRON, ITZUKE AFB, FUKUOA, KYUSHU, JAPAN, WOLMI-DO DETACHMENT - INCHON

22nd Crash Rescue Boat Sqd

Comments: Would like to contact a friend Al Leibert, who was a crew member aboard the R1-664 1950-1951. or any one else that was aboard the 664 at that time.

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22nd Air/Sea Rescue

Comments: I am trying to obtain information for my father. His name is Robert Edward Pate and he served in the Air Force from January 1951 until November 1954. He was last stationed in Itasuke, Japan with what he calls the 22nd Air/Sea Rescue. He was a staff sargeant. His separation papers were distroyed in a hurricane and his records at National Archives were distroyed in the fire during the 70's. Any help would be greatly appreciated. He cannot obtain veterans benefits without his separation papers.

Keywords: Lackland AFB (1951), Ft. Sam Houston, Patrick AFB, Itasuke Japan, air/sea rescue in Korea

notice of passing David Lynes

Comments: David G. Lynes, who served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and in the Air Force (8th Air Base and 22nd Crash Rescue Boat Squadron) in Korea as a Staff Sergeant, died on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001 and was buried with full military honors in Dawes Cemetery at Cummington, Massachusetts.

He was fortunate to be able to reconnect with old buddies through the Korean War Project.

He leaves his wife of 47 years, Brooke Lynes, a brother, four children, six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Andrea Lynes, Daughter-in-law

Keywords: 8th airbase group, 22nd crach rescue boat squadron

Air Force Crashboats

Comments: This is in respose to Mr. Roberts request for info, message 22698. Albeit a year late, I only just came across this site, I found it because I was looking for info on the 63 footer also. My cousin was a crewmember on one out of Alaska in the 50's and I wanted to make a model of his boat for him. A site that has the info he's looking for is http://members.nbci.com/AVR63ft. Has plans and pix. Best Wishes on his restoration. Sure would like to see his boat.

Keywords: 63 FT CRASH BOAT, 63 AVR, Aircraft Rescue Boat

Air Force Crash Boat Airman Ball

Comments: I am seeking the whereabouts of BOBBY BALL, Airman,United States Air Force, I think he was a in a Crash Boat Unit somewhere in the Inchon area in 1952. I was on the troopship that brought him home in December 1952. If there is anyone out there who remembers him please contact me. rdodson@arkansas.net or give me a call.

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Eglin AFB Crash boat sqd.

Comments: I am looking for a photo of the 40 foot crashboat used in 1943. It had two twelve cy. packard marine engines. any help will be appreciated Arch Smith

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Itazuke crash boats

Comments: Just wanted to drop a note about the crash boats squadron at Itazuke. One of the former commanders CWO Jeremiah Miller is alive and living in Oregon with his wife and daughter. His email address is jmiller@oregontrail.net His son is at sucravan@earthlink.net and daughter is at dbldimon@oregontrail.net

My Itazuke alumni (Dependents school) is at http://www.sky.net/~obriens/itazuke.html and a new Itazuke alumni site is being developed at this time at www.itazuke.org but currently there is more info and pictures at the first site. John O'Brien

Keywords: Itazuke, Crash Boats, High School, Fukuoka, Hakata

Air Force Crash Boats

Comments: I am restoring a 63' Crash Boat to it's original condition. I'd appreciate any help in locating plans, line drawings; photos; manuals or parts. The boat is located in Vallejo, Ca. and is in pretty good shape. Built in 1943 at Miami Shipbuilding Co. Thanks to all.

Keywords: 63 Foot Crash Boat; 63 AVR; Aircraft Rescue Boat; WWII Crash Boat

Seeking contact with other vets David Lynes

Comments: I'm trying to help my father-in-law David Lynes hook up with his fellow veterans. He was a control tower operator at Mather Field in Sacramento, CA from March to July 3, 1950, then went to Hanida (Tokyo), then Itazuki, where he met a Col. Price.

His units included 8th Airbase group and the 22nd crash rescue boat squadron.

Thanks for any information.

Andrea Lynes

Keywords: 8th airbase group, Col. Price, F-80, Mather Field, Itazuki,

Crash Boats

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON CRASH RESCUE BOAT SQUADRONS FROM KOREA,JAPAN AND FLORIDA (PATRICK AFB)

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