Revell ''McHale's Navy PT 73'' decals

Will do, Mike.

-- Drew

Drew,

I too have been looking for those decals.  I will let you know if I ever find them.  Please do the same.

Regards, Michael B.

I knew it was a 72 footer Vosper but didn't know about HH owning the 73. Very interesting! 

Reid,

As I understand it, the "McHale's Navy" TV show's "PT 73" was one of several British-designed Vosper MTBs that were built under license in the U.S. for export to Russia.  The war ended before the boats could be sent to the USSR.

Howard Hughes bought the boat that would eventually become the "PT 73" as surplus, and used it to film the one and only takeoff and short flight of his massive wooden seaplane nicknamed the "Spruce Goose."  Reportedly, it was the only boat big and fast enough to carry a film crew and keep pace with the "Spruce Goose" as she took off and flew.      

Ummm Vosper?

The USN had PT's built by Higgins & Elco.  The Brits used Vosper.  Was the TV show using a Brit boat?  I know most of the US boats were simply burned on site.

BTW, there is a fully restored 88 footer in Portland Oregon.

Reid