The hints given here will acquaint you with the methods used in combat areas to make this the terror antibarge gun: 1. No one can go after the kit if it is in the middle of a burning boat. This will stop the torpedo immediately. Happy New Year 2023, lets hope it is a good one!<br /> PT-Boat is the shapeways 3D printed model section of the long running www.pt-boat.com website set up by myself - John Drain - around 1998, which specialises in developing and designing serious performance, scale model, operational WW2 torpedo boats and accessories and making most of that design work and crazy ideas available for fellow . (jg.) The PT-305 is the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today. It will probably make them worse. It is the only war to clear a jam, and to get the gun set to fire again. 10. Ammunition must be clean and well covered. "No Smoking Signs" always remind you that you need a smoke very much. 3. Kennedy's actions to save his surviving crew after the sinking of PT-109 made him a war hero. Rather it is the gas fumes that erupt from around the hole in your tank which are dangerous. Dry cells must be kept dry. Keep them within the limits recommended by the manufacturer. Before going over the side be sure you have all necessary gear lashed inside the life-rafts. Keep the rounds disassembled whenever possible. Other countries built similar boats, from the Italian MAS to the Germans Schnellboots. It is a dry, clean spot and accommodates much ammunition. It is essential to keep the engine room dry for the batteries must not be permitted to ground out. Then you will know in times of action how to put tension on a magazine and how to blind load. Much of this destruction took place at PT Base 17 at Samar, Philippine Islands, near Bobon Point. See, feel, and know the operation, maintenance, and purpose of every piece of equipment on the boat. Our planes use it extensively. Engines, like men, need air. The PT-305, known as the USS Sudden Jerk, was built in New Orleans by Higgins Industries in 1943. PT men need not be urged to fight-it's their routine. E. L. COCHRANE, Anchor.-The anchor provided to PT boats are light weight (50 pounds) and are designed to have far greater holding power than the old style anchor. Lazarette.-Used for storage of gear. Don't rub off the blue tint. However, the release valve on your large portable extinguishers is not so reliable. There is a schedule of inspection set up which if followed will save trouble. The Higgins boats which were built by Higgins Industries in New Orleans, Louisiana, were 78-foot boats of thePT 71class. So long as each one of these members is doing its job the integral strength of the PT hull structure can be maintained. OCLC 4444071. Precaution must be taken in clearing a 20-mm. Flashlights are always useful. The valve should be closed when not under way. Do not use it to wash out cuts or sores. PT boats go into action in support of U.S. forces participating in the landings on Mindanao Island in the Philippines. Use the bilge exhaust blower before starting engines if such a blower is installed on your boat. Don't forget to look under the lower deck plates. Little can be said about them here for security reasons. Likewise, observe all the health requirements put out by your squadron doctor. 15. Strong springs should be kept in your feed pawls. If this tube is cool while the engine is running it is probable that your fuel pump seal is leaking. ww2dbaseSources: American Caesar, United States Navy Naval Historical Center, US Patrol Torpedo Boats, Wikipedia. These ships are small, fast and agile, and extremely dangerous due to the on-board torpedo launchers. 2-36D. Rub her down and speed her up. And remember, you are not the only pebble on the beach. Do this at least twice before you even think of looking for serious trouble or stripping your gun. So, on to the drills and see what they have meant to others and what they can mean to you. Wikipedia Length: 79 Construction started: March 4, 1942 Launched: June 20, 1942 The Japanese were initially cautious when operating in waters with known PT boat presence, which disrupted Japanese supply runs to key contested battlefields such as Guadalcanal, but as soon as they realized that American torpedoes were often defective, PT boats lost their effectiveness as a weapon, but they acted as effective deterrents nevertheless. Scrub brush. One of the most famous Elco boats was Lieutenant (jg) John F. Kennedy's PT-109, which was of an unique configuration; the PT boat the future President of the United States commanded carried a 37-mm single shot anti-tank gun on the fore deck, making his PT boat more so a gunboat than a torpedo boat. 6. They can be transported to any location in a short period of time. Osceola WI: MBI Publishing Co., 1999. Another distinction is that the time fuse is ignited more easily with a match than the Prima Cord. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. Another check for leaks besides sniffing and looking, is this: Feel the fuel pump drain tube. Observe inspection periods and procedures. If you are in doubt as to the purpose or usage of a piece of equipment, don't hesitate to ask. In any case, never stick your nose or fingers into the breech. Its features of speed and knockout power have been ballyhooed in the press, not without reason. Remember that a PT is exposed to moisture from both the sea and the atmosphere. Sampson Post.-Is indispensable in anchoring. HTML tags are not allowed. Off the coasts of Africa, Italy and France, the crew fights against the constant bombardment by German forces as the seas become a d Some of them carried depth charges or mine racks. When a jam occurs, souse the breech and barrel. You don't have to haul out to get the slime off. "Bucky" Harris, William Johnston, Andrew Jackson Kirksey, John E. Maguire, Harold William Marney, Edman Edgar Mauer, Patrick H. "Pappy" McMahon,Ray L. Starkey and Gerard E. Zinser. 15. manual. Many boats received ad-hoc refits at advanced bases, mounting such light guns as Army Air Forces 37mm aircraft guns and even Japanese 23mm guns. The instrument panel tells the story of engine performance. Sun glasses. Extra watch straps. 6. You don't need much to make the proper mixture for an explosion. So, after you've trained your eyes on the Japs, train your eyes on your boat structure. Under heavy going a minor weakness may develop into major damage. But to be proud of it you must know what it is made of and what it can do. General.-From stem to stern do not overlook an item. The WW2-era torpedo boat design originated in the late 1930s to the early 1940s when the US Navy requested a competitive bid for several different concepts of torpedo boats. 2 depth charge tracks. Port stern quarter, underway. Hence, it must be used to give efficient operation. In either case, the training of the Higgins boat crew and the capabilities of their PT boats could mean the difference between life and death in a matter of minutes (as recounted in the dire JF Kennedy situation with this PT-109 ELCO boat). T.P.-11, Pointers on Traveling to Toyko (Save That Fuel Oil), T.P.-12, About Requisitions They may be sucking your blood and injecting a disease into you for hours unless you inspect your body for them. The torpedoman should know his torpedo and launching gear thoroughly; but do not depend on him alone. It is never safe to attempt the stopping of a hot deck run. 5. Punch holes in them. With no support from Washington, MacArthur attempted to purchase British-built torpedo boats to suit his needs, but the start of the European War made that purchase impossible. The object of TP-9 "Know Your PT Boat" is to bring information and hints to acquaint new PT personnel with the ships on which they are to serve. You cannot use flashlights on deck in the Area. Torpedoman. The 50 foot long 25 knot quarter inch thick aluminum hull Swift Boats had twin 50 caliber machine guns above the pilot house and a single 50 over an 81 mm mortar aft. Use your plans for minor repairs by ship's force. MK VI weaponry. Kowal and Drawdy were injured on July 19, 1943 by a Japanese aircraft attack. Instead, pull back on the handle again and try to clear the jam that way. Hence, the many fingerprints often found there. Division B included PT-109, PT-157, PT-159 and PT-162. Allies armies. Other such valuable bits of information are contained in this manual. Four such pumps are issued to each squadron. 1. Washington: Brassey's, 1998. of the Web's universal accessibility. PT Boats is dedicated to a small group of little known but perhaps some of the most daring naval combatants of World War II: the torpedo boat crews. 4. Ear fungus is perhaps the most prevalent malady contracted from swimming. X in the Solomons effectively scared a Jap destroyer that was bearing down on a PT by using a depth charge. Everyone wears a jacket on patrol. Watch out for ticks picked up in the jungle and watch, too, for other lice which might get on your body (especially in the crotch, armpits, and between the toes.) Sure, it's a big word and it means plenty. Life on a PT boat during wartime could be perilous, and with a small crew of 14 to 17 men under one's command, leading by example and being willing to take . Since the U.S. produced the heavier and longer 21-inch torpedoes, the U.S. Navy wanted a larger PT boat. Be sure that all fire extinguishers, especially the hand ones, are full to capacity. The boat on hearing or seeing the noise or flashes will immediately reverse course and pick you up. Note how reverberations shake the gunner's body. Transmission security for both radios is greatly enhanced by the use of follow-the leader tactics, basic formations, and courses established before leaving the base, and prearranged rendezvous points and times if the boats get separated. OCLC 38853885. Their officers and men mixing more frequently than those of the "steel navy", and they were known as excellent scavengers and thieves who were capable of taking whatever they could find to bolster their supplies and armament. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. Salt water corrodes the cases and moisture can make your primers useless. A leaky fresh-water pump will mean a serious loss. 6 shirts. These projectiles are very sensitive. This little booklet is to help you achieve that one purpose. SAN DIEGO (AP) _ Patrick Henry McMahon, the wounded sailor whom John F. Kennedy towed to safety after a Japanese warship crushed their PT boat during World War II, has died of natural causes. Patch cracks and ruptures in the fabric promptly. It happened in Tulagi and two men blew up with it. Ask a few vets. Know how to start a torpedo manually and how to stop it, and know the tools and their location so that you can lay hands on them immediately. If you follow this procedure you may save an eventual major job by a base force. His rescue of his surviving crew, . Above all, remember to have your generator running and galley switch "on", when the stove is operated. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. So do not depend on the term "line-of-sight" transmissions. Just as the gunners use the forecastle for most of their work, the engineers stick to the fantail with theirs. Melville doesn't want to have for its motto, "Our Graduates are spread all over the earth" so here's how you can help. Based on a true story, The Rebels Of PT-218 follows the intrepid crew of an American torpedo boat, one of the first to encounter action in the Mediterranean Theater at the height of WWII. Exclusive charters are also available upon request. Take care of it. Gun.-This gun is so powerful that it has earned the name "cannon." US Navy figures seem to be pretty rare. **. It is beyond the scope of the publication to discuss the tactical use of PTs, yet such an important phase of PTs mission cannot be overlooked. Ron 22 was part of Operation Dragoon, the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944. PT-10 Class (Elco): Displacement: 33 tons Length: 70' Beam: 19'11" Draft: 4' Speed: 39 knots Armament: 4 21" Mk VII torpedoes; 2x2 .50-cal Browning M2 mg Complement: 17 Packard liquid-cooled engines (3); 1,200 hp No. Chief, Bureau of Ships, ISSUED BY Out of the companies that built prototypes for review, the Electric Launch Corporation ("Elco", a division of the Electric Boat Company), Higgins Industries, and Huckins Yacht Company won contracts, with Elco receiving the largest share of the overall contract. This provides the builders specifications for PT 565-624. 1. Most important, have a painter (small line secured from the bow of the raft to the PT). 11. I'm looking for sources for crewmen for my 1/24 sclae PT Boat. Fahey, James C.The Ships and Aircraft of the U. S. Fleet. Charging the gun is dangerous for normally the projectile will pull free from the casing. After the war, most of them were decommissioned and destroyed. The unexpended CO2 will leak away. USS Amberjack (SS 522) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Amberjack (SS 522). Self-Sealing Tanks.-Points to make note of on self-sealing tanks: 2. In Service Notes (: Lost) PT-10-19 1940-43 Transferred to UK PT-20 Class Its draft is seldom over 6 feet thus enabling it to maneuver in shallow water. Leigh 4. Knowledge is valuable, and acquiring it will make time go faster. 43. PT boats, which were designed to intercept ships of larger classes, were armed with torpedoes, cannons . Put one in your life jacket. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1987. When you have your own boat your GQ Station will be well known to you, so there is no need to rehearse the various positions. Clamp down on the boots who go down hatches with a binocular dangling from their necks. Also, if a vessel has a permanent crew with a commanding officer assigned, it is more than likely a ship. At about 2:30 in the morning, a shape loomed out of the darkness three hundred yards off PT 109's starboard bow. Cleats.-Cleats are used to secure mooring lines to. Rather touch it with a lighted cigarette or a drop of iodine or alcohol. When fired, rockets produce a large blast effect to the rear. Hogwash people. 77' Elco Motor Torpedo Boat PT-20 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-21 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-22 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-23 aborted voyage to Midway Atoll due to broken crankshaft PT-25 participated in the Battle of Midway OCLC 830202. After it is issued to you, keep your own life jacket. ww2dbaseBefore the war, at the Philippine Islands, General Douglas MacArthur was an advocate of PT boats. As a rule your boat will be fairly close to land if you meet disaster on a reef, from shore guns, plane bombing, or naval gunnery. How to fight a PT is a great study. It is a tricky operation and should be done speedily and with ease, especially in the dark. 8. Stow your phones and mikes in a dry place. Cockpit Gun.-The "pea shooter" is a very light gun carrying a great amount of tracer ammunition. Then if separated each can strike in the proper direction. Malaria is the chief threat to your health not only in the area but in later life. Second, it is to showcase Athlete's foot is the usual ailment. 5. Dust, dirt, fibers, and even hair may cause your gun to jam. This space is also a good spot in which to stow canned goods and your spare anchor, as well as spare soap and toilet tissue. Your VHF is not as secure as you perhaps assume. It is a place for work and play. Like the radio gear, operate it daily. Have a screw driver handy with which to do your poking around. On one patrol, a Japanese floatplane spotted the PT-109. Failure to do this has sent more than one PT man to his death. Your rocket launching and electrical equipment require even greater care than the other equipment aboard-watch over it and keep it in readiness for that big moment. Vietnamese Fishing Boat. Three loose lag screws, a heavy strain, and bingo-you've lost a cleat. Get it from your O. N. I. officer. Inspect the pipe carefully, especially after your boat has been in commission over 8 months. Hand mirror that will not rust. ww2dbaseDuring the Solomon Islands Campaign, "Green Dragons" and "Devil Boats", as nicknamed by the Japanese, were deployed against larger warships, but performance was not impressive largely due to faulty American torpedoes and modern destroyers' capability to fight small incoming craft. The ability of your boat is amazing. Keep plenty of slack in all mooring lines. Jamming by the enemy is certainly to be expected, so be prepared for it. With this knowledge should come the confidence that you with your boat can outgun, outmaneuver, outrun, outfight, any comparable enemy and often a much larger enemy. Heavy objects dropped on them, such as gun barrels and magazines, will crack the glass and induce serious leaks in the overhead. 7. Shoestrings. Don't be careless. The whistle and reflector are useful in signaling. 2. It is the joy and comfort of every boat in off-patrol hours. Regular Skinner filter funnels are now in use having a ready set-up ground. near a torpedo when it starts this hot run will have a period of three or four seconds in which he may stop it. Do not make a radio check when leaving for patrol. Friedman, Norman. Galley.-Here is where the "cook" heats up the cans. The importance of knowing the difference is too obvious to explain here. Learn how to use it. Keep your paint thinned down. Aside from the actual firing of the guns the important thing is the preparation. A knife is carried by every good sailor. "-JOHN PAUL JONES. Lava's technical capabilities. You may think the air is clear because you do not hear any transmissions, but, remember, they may be receiving you several hundred miles away where they may be making a strike. When in use, be sure they are not in contact with sharp projections on the deck and protect them from chafing and puncture. Based on a true story, The Rebels Of PT-218 follows the intrepid crew of an American torpedo boat, one of the first to encounter action in the Mediterranean Theater at the height of WWII. But this distinction runs into shoal water with such things as PT boats, whichdespite the namewere organized and used much like ships. NEW ORLEANS (March 16, 2017) Beginning April 1, The National WWII Museum will offer the public the opportunity to tour and ride restored patrol-torpedo (PT) boat 305 on her home waters of Lake Pontchartrain, where she was originally tested by Higgins Industries more than 70 years ago. The operation of self-bailers is very simple. Make yours the best. ww2dbaseWith that said, however, PT boats in WW2 were more often deployed against barges rather than warships, which explained why most boats were retrofitted with machine guns and cannons. Every gun has it peculiarities. Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. Torpedo Director: Can be used as a pelorus for taking relative bearings as well as for its primary use. 19. Nelson, Curtis L.Hunters in the Shallows: A History of the PT Boat. The galley pump is the most used and abused pump aboard. For the most part, the PT Boats did not return fire and in the end, PT-353 and PT-121 both burned and sank with 8 men killed, 14 wounded, and 13 rescued. To combat moisture from spray, watertight overhead and bulkheads cannot be allowed to wear or leak. Victory Edition. Ventilate your feet, expose them to the sun's rays occasionally. In particular see Appendix C, "PT Boat Order of Battle," which includes hull numbers, designer/builder, completion date and disposition when known. For inquiries about military records for members of the World War II armed forces, please see our FAQ. US Navy PT Boat Lists The "Mosquito Boats" of WWII These lists, generously provided by Steve Laroe, detail the famous PT Boats of the WWII era. A gun without ammunition is merely a club and you can pick a club up anywhere in the jungle. Engine operating instructions are covered in the "Packard Operating Manual" and the "Packard 4M-2500 Marine Engine Construction Operation and Servicing Manual." The story of Kennedy and PT-59 begins on the morning of August 2, 1943, in the Solomon Islands, when PT-109. Remember your mask is issued only for protection against war gases. It seldom jams. Herbert Stadler, USNR, the boat captain, was killed; Ens. tracer. T.P.-14, Pointers on Safe Shipbuilding and Repair And if you see gasoline around another boat, don't just sit around waiting to see things pop-find one of the boat officers and tell him about it. Observe the no smoking rules. Starboard side. Only nine PT boat hulls survive today, some on display in museums such as the PT Boat Museum at Battle Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. If you cannot get the projectile out in a few seconds, secure the gun for about 5 minutes. The safety plug must be removed from the firing panel and in the possession of the person carrying out loading or unloading operations.-This is probably the most important safety precaution to observe and must be strictly adhered to at all times. Kill your ignorance at every opportunity. PT Boat Full Load Displacement They all had a full load displacement of 56 tons. If wrench tight, the hand lever may jam. OCLC 6697444. Others, more fortunate, will be seen limping around. 9. Stuffing rags and clothes in them will make them useless, especially in the engine room. Make a receptacle or canvas cover for the bridge phones and mikes for they are most likely to become wet. Ignorance is no excuse. T.P.-2, Pointers On Turbine Operation 8. PT-109 Laid down 4 March 1942 by the Electric Boat Co., Elco Works, Bayonne, NJ Launched 20 June 1942 Delivered 10 July 1942, placed in service and assigned to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron FIVE (MTBRon 5) under the command of Comdr. Cheap canvas luggage (will not rot or mildew as rapidly as leather and is lighter). 4. Once the sealing cap is ruptured, the valve cannot be closed tightly enough to hold unexpended gas. With accommodations for 3 officers and 14 men, the crew varied from 12 to 14. ** Cartoon Removed From Web Version By Editor. The puncturing of your gas tanks is not usually the cause for explosion. US Navy PtBoat Crew pack ww2 USN1. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. The bulk of the PT boats built were 78 or 80 feet long (Figure 5). These demons of the deep can be used against both surface craft and subs. Fungus infections are very prevalent in the Area. Water on any naval vessel is valuable. He said: ww2dbaseHowever, his counterparts at Washington, DC, United States did not agree. It will save you a lot of headaches and worry. This will prevent the raft from drifting away. Everyone should know how to stop a HOT RUN. T.P.-8, Pointers on Damage Control Destroyers 137 Arctic(AF7 . United States Army General Douglas MacArthur and an Army observation party transferred from motor torpedo boat PT-192 to the cruiser USS Nashville off Cape Cretin, New Guinea to observe the landings at Aitape and Hollandia, New Guinea three days later. Sewing kit. Oil and paint cans have been known to jam the steering at critical moments. Shake and check your blankets before you turn in. If, in emergency, you must use the old-type funnel, be sure that you make a good ground for your hose, funnel, and chamois. All parts of the Flux Gate Compass must be insured against disturbance and moisture. Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). Its limited range of visibility makes it ideal for night work. Some day you may have to use them to help start the generator. Make each engine do its equal share of work. If checking cell's interior through the inspection door-, 2. Don't give away this advantage by having dirty, wet, or shattered binoculars. Dry them well-especially between the toes. ww2dbasePT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. Search Light: Be sure the "safety", provided in the circuit, is in good condition and is in the "off" position except when in use (to preclude accidental lighting). It is to be expected that they are aware of our approximate frequencies. The first enemy you will encounter, is ignorance-your ignorance about PTs. Know where your CO2 release valves are. First, it is aiming to offer interesting Thick, heavy coats will blister and crack. 1. A list can be made out from the following, but first let us go through the whole procedure. It can be very embarrassing. It is possible, though, for both to be disabled at the same time and both must evacuate. Cockpit Scupper: Do not sweep dirt down this drain. German Machine Gun Soldier Crew 1/35 Scale Plastic Model Military Figure Kit $13.50 $10.40 SALE 23% Off Tamiya # tam35184 Add To Cart Wish List Fantail.-Here is a section of the boat that is multi-purpose. PT boats crews were also known to be rather informal or even at times "undisciplined", but their ferocity in the face of danger was much respected despite their frequent lack of seriousness. Small apertures in your lines occur usually at the joints and couplings. The dampness, sweating, and spray keep their feet continuously wet and without air. Your job is to operate engines according to the instruction books. Particularly important is the hatch between lazarette and engine room. A half-dozen army-style cots should be carried to accommodate sleepers topside. Cockpit.-This "flying bridge" is the center of the boat. 3. Gerard Zinser, the last surviving crewman from the sinking of John F. Kennedy's PT 109 in the South Pacific in World War II, died on Aug. 21 at a hospital in Orange Park, Fla. Practice your signalling (semaphore and blinker). After heavy weather missions, collisions, or severe jolts against a dock or shipside you may find much to report. The generator is a luxury as well as a necessity. One Elco boat,PT 617, survives at Battleship Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts. Several of the boats then decided to put armor plate about the refrigerator. An unarmed warhead will not explode. ptboatguru@gmail.com Higgins 78' Boat Schnellboot latest detail - see latest news page Do not overwork your boat by useless jockeying. Swim only in water approved by the sanitation officer or medical officer. Be sure the packing is tight and that you do not pump while the faucet is closed. Sniff for gas fumes, particularly when starting the engines. 7. PT Consulting was founded to allow me to aid fellow authors, historians and scale modelers as we preserve our heritage and our history. Every rule and precaution set up by the Navy usually has been originated because of some tragedy in the past. Many glasses have been shattered in this way and replacements are almost unobtainable. Custom armament configurations, though, was not altogether strange nor unexpected for PT boats of all makes. Different browsers and fonts will cause Tickets are $350 per person and $305 for seniors, children ages 12-17, military, and Museum Members. They are written by men recently returned. One last word about combat. If any unusual growths or barnacles or "animals" are found report it to sick bay. Towing rigs have saved boats and men many times in the combat areas. Next, this PT Boat operated from Dreger Harbor (Dregerhaffen), Mios Woendi, Morotai, Zamboanga and Tawi Tawi. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. You must nurse it and be considerate of your engines if you want the best out of them in emergencies. Keep clean by washing with fresh sanitary water and soap. During the war, the PT-305 sank three enemy . Tropical fresh water, unless treated (chlorinated) properly, is dangerous both for drinking and bathing. Most Popular NASA confirms 1,000-pound meteor caused . Swimming trunks. So don't gripe if the galley must be secured to give the needed juice to the radio equipment. It can have single or double barrels operation. Everyone should know where the important switches are, such as for the radio, galley, refrigerator, main feed, etc. Pies, cookies, and cakes flow from this modernistic kitchen if you've got a happy cook. PT Boats Statistics. The patrol boat is armed with two remotely controlled and stabilised MK-38 Mod2 25mm machine gun systems, small arms mounts and six crew-served 50-calibre machine guns. A knife should always be carried on your person. This fire-fighting apparatus combines foam with water, thus making it an ideal smotherer of any type fire. The loader must get a rhythm in his task and eliminate groping at night. Waterproof it. They are lightweight equipment and not designed to be used as dinghies. Who knows when a Jap sub will pop up? 5. PT 109 was one of the boats left behind. Kelley also added he'd like included former members of the original crew, any other former PT boat crew members and those who worked on it. 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