File:330-PSA-101-63 (USN 711286) (22333596026).jpg
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| Description | 330-PSA-101-63 (USN 711286): Stern view of a Norwegian built PTF boat traveling at high speed during trials off the Virginia Capes, early May 1963. Master Caption: First Action Photographs of U.S. Navy PTF’s. The U.S. Navy recently placed into service four patrol torpedo boats. The four boats, PTF-1 through PTF-4, are the only PT Boats on active service with the Navy. Assigned to Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, the four boats are based at Little Creek, Virginia, and are used in amphibious support and coastal operations, and with the Navy’s SEAL (Sea-Air-Land) teams. SEAL Teams are units specifically trained to conduct unconventional and paramilitary operations and to train personnel of allied nations in these techniques. PTF-1 and PTF-2 are reactivated U.S. Navy PT Boats with torpedo tubes removed, their armament consists of 20 millimeter and 40 millimeter guns for surface and anti-aircraft action. Top speed is in excess of 45 knots. PTF-3 and PTF-4 were purchased from Norway in order to fulfill as immediate requirement by the Navy. Photograph released May 13, 1963. (2015/10/20). |
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| Author | National Museum of the U.S. Navy |
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