Quote from: Captain Canada on December 24, 2024, 05:37:04 PMI'm thinking US Army.

Would the Army know what to do with something that routinely floats on the water?

Quote from: kerick on December 24, 2024, 10:11:21 PMWould the Army know what to do with something that routinely floats on the water?

I'm sure they could find a way to sink it lol. She'll have a centerline runner and outrigger skis.

Quote from: kerick on December 24, 2024, 10:11:21 PM

Quote from: Captain Canada on December 24, 2024, 05:37:04 PMI'm thinking US Army.

Would the Army know what to do with something that routinely floats on the water?

The US Army has one of the most numerous fleets in the world.  During WW2 they had more hulls than the US Navy, though the vast majority were small craft.

Quote from: kerick on December 24, 2024, 10:11:21 PM

Quote from: Captain Canada on December 24, 2024, 05:37:04 PMI'm thinking US Army.

Would the Army know what to do with something that routinely floats on the water?

Don't forget that the Army also flew Catalinas as recon and SAR birds in WWII

Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_PBY_CatalinaSearch and Rescue OA-10 at USAF Museum[/url]

Why did the US ARMY fly SAR missions?

OK, I know the USAAC was part of the Army back then, but you know what I mean with the question.

Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 25, 2024, 11:35:48 AMWhy did the US ARMY fly SAR missions?

OK, I know the USAAC was part of the Army back then, but you know what I mean with the question.

Coastal patrols off the US and in the Caribbean.  Missions off Iceland & England and in the Pacific.  Stuff that doesn't get announced or researched in history

Probably a case of who had the resources in place or available at the time.

Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 25, 2024, 11:35:48 AMWhy did the US ARMY fly SAR missions?

OK, I know the USAAC was part of the Army back then, but you know what I mean with the question.

The USAAC became part of the new USAAF on 20 June 1941. The USAAC was tasked with training and logistics, the new Air Force Combat Command taking on the combat mission. The USAAC was officially dissolved on 9 March 1942 by Executive Order and War Department Circular 59 formalized the US Army as three equal components: USAAF, Army Ground Forces and Services of Supply. The USAAC wasn't disestablished until 26 July 1947.

Slowly but slowly lol. Found a way to make it look like an Army bird....just slap a few Army stickers on it ! The paint is a pain, brushing on acrylics, but I like to keep busy and pick away at things, some guess it's a win lol.

Looks remarkably like a twin finned Marlin with that nose radome.

I like it. 

Cap'n that's looking great mate ...Kits dead right to