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» Topic: Squadron commissioning ceremony photos.
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Looking for squadron commissioning ceremony photos for all RONs. I'm trying to compile a verified list of camouflage patterns carried by the boats when first placed in service. I have them for RON22 and 23. I can figure out some of the earlier ones by looking at dated factory photos and knowing when certain Measures became official, but photographic evidence is always the best.

Al



Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Oct 18, 2022 - 1:34pm
Total Posts: 994 | Joined: Oct 30, 2006 - 8:19pm

OK AL I think you already have seen these, RON43 from Bill Skade in New Orleans and RON39 Russ Hamachek

RON43 Officers aboard PT625 at Comm Cermony

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AJ Higgins with RON43 Logo on PT625
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PT625 the next day or so after ceremony
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RON39 in New York Russ Hamacheck Commander of RON39


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Enlarged detail of above photo

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Jerry Gilmartin
PT658 Crewman
Portland OR

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Oct 19, 2022 - 12:47am
Total Posts: 1486 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm

Thanks, Gerry. Those were both MS31/20L

Al



Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Oct 19, 2022 - 1:09pm
Total Posts: 994 | Joined: Oct 30, 2006 - 8:19pm

Would anyone have photos from RON 28 Commissioning Ceremony?



Posted By: Travis B | Posted on: Nov 15, 2022 - 2:17pm
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