A PBM-5 refuels from behind a small seaplane tender, similar to Christopher’s “mother ship” Onslow, at Kerama Retto. VPB-27 needed three such vessels to accommodate its aircrews. (Courtesy of Jack Christopher)
A PBM-5 refuels from behind a small seaplane tender, similar to Christopher’s “mother ship” Onslow, at Kerama Retto. VPB-27 needed three such vessels to accommodate its aircrews. (Courtesy of Jack Christopher)