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Ever since the first flight of a U.S. Navy hydroaeroplane one hundred years ago, the need for maintenance, fuel, weapons, and crew support for these new age weapons became apparent. In cases of no land-based facilities being available in these desired operating areas, seaplane support vessels became necessary. The Solution: USS Barnegat AVP-10 Class of Small Seaplane Tenders. This book is a compilation of the author's research about these ships' histories, builders' blueprints, photographs, service, missions, weapons, camouflage patterns, flight configurations, and seaplane and PT Boat refueling, The author began his enthusiasm for this class of U.S. Navy ships with his original desire to build a model of the ship that his father served on. The author's seaplane tender models are all award-winning model contest entries and are featured as collages of photographs with in this book.

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