The uss pegasus ncc53847 was a federation oberthclass starship operated by starfleet. Uss pegasus was the first pegasus class hydrofoil boat. The pegasus class hydrofoils were a series of fast attack patrol boats employed by the united states navy. United states navy phm1 uss pegasus patrol combatant missile hydrofoil ship military patch. The six phms of the pegasus class formed a single squadron which operated from key west florida. Showcasing tons of patch us patches 1 in stock now. Beginning with the uss highpoint in 1962, followed by the grumman built uss flagstaff and boeing built. The uss pegasus phm 1 was the lead ship of her class of hydrofoils operated by the united states navy. We are a three generation, veteran owned, family business. The stories he tells me about how fast those things could go are crazy. Phmron two key west, florida silver builders coin from boeing marine systems. Along with the aries, the museum has many other fine examples of hydrofoil technology including the boeing fresh1.
Uss portland and other us ships entering the lingayen gulf. Uss pegasus phm1 patrol combatant missile hydrofoil military patch. They used to run circles around cigar boats and speedboats running cocaine from south america. Boeing marine systems, a division of the boeing company, delivered the prototype ship pegasus phm1 to the navy for commissioning in july, following successful test and evaluation of this compact weapons system over the last two years. Crew pictures from my tour 83 86 along with some photos from the national archives. Initially, it was planned to name the ship delphinus but that brought about a slang nickname of dullpenis during some discussions and the cno decided to name the ship pegasus. Lots of speed havent heard much use of them for a long time. Described as a white field, blue border, and golden image of the constellation pegasus a mythical winged horse with king sitting upon him. A prototype vessel, the pegasus served as a testbed vehicle for various technologies, many of which would later be implemented on the galaxyclass and other designs. Page 1 of 3 usn hydrofoils, ships that fly pch ageh pgh phm posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Pegasus phm1 9 july 1977 30 july 1993, formerly delphinus hercules phm2 18 december 1982 30 july 1993 taurus phm3 10 october 1981 30 july 1993. This is the 1200 scale uss pegasus phm1 plastic model military ship kit by hobby boss. Apr 21, 2016 april 21, 2016 by gcaptain heres a video showing the early model boeingbuilt hydrofoil tucumcari that served as the basis for the subsequent pegasus class patrol boats for the u.
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These hydrofoils carried the designation phm for patrol hydrofoil missile. Uss gen john pope ap110 custom ship cap, uss gen h. Stylish graphic featuring photo of uss pegasus, ship name, hull number and ship insignia appears on back of shirt, and front left breast of shirt features your choice of either the general united states navy logo or a proud to have served navy veteran logo. A very interesting model of a hydrofoil pegasus rocket shipt built in the 1970s for the us navy. Rtc recruit training command great lakes illinois patch version b. Hobbyboss uss pegasus phm2 plastic model military ship. With many of our family members being prior service and retired military, we are honored to provide these commemorative military patches.
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These hydrofoils carried the designation phm for patrol, hydrofoil, missile. More about the hydrofoil pegasus class fast attack craft. Subcategories this category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. Specializing in army unit and navy ship military patches. Our site focuses on a varied variety at wonderful asking prices. Phm 1 pegasus hydrofoil boats were designed to operate offensively against hostile surface combatants and other surface craft. Uss mahan ddg 42 farragut frigate patches patch usn us navy. Navy hydrofoil ship patches phm flying tigers surplus. Uss bowfin ss 287 pearl harbor hawaii us navy usa naval military patch. Lot of 40 us military patches usn naval ship usa navy. Pegasusclass vessels were designed for high speed and mobility, and carried a powerful armament for their size. Usn hydrofoils, ships that fly pch ageh pgh phm garth. Patrol combatant missile hydrofoil phm the phm 1 pegasus hydrofoil boats were designed to operate offensively against hostile surface combatants and other surface craft, and conduct surveillance, screening and special operations.
Anyway, pegasus ended up with a nickname of pegasorous. In fact, phm 1 never officially carried the name delphinus. Low png, 319x319px, 200kb med jpeg, 1280x1280px, 254kb. Homeported in key west, florida, all six ships of her class were decommissioned on july 30, 1993, and were stricken from the navy list the same day. Oh, i run a patch of otis solvent down the barrel a few times until it comes out clean. The uss aries hydrofoil museum is the home of the last and only u. These new condition high quality embroidered patches are on dark twill. Plastic model kit of the uss pegasus phm 1, was the lead ship of her class of hydrofoils operated by the united states navy. All of our patches are backed with our 100% satisfaction money back. Page 2 of 3 usn hydrofoils, ships that fly pch ageh pgh phm posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. The pegasus class hydrofoils were a series of fast attack patrol boats employed by the u.
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Hobbyboss uss pegasus phm1 plastic model military ship. Along with the aries, the museum has many other fine examples of hydrofoil technology including the boeing fresh 1. Uss aries phm 5 pegasus class patrol combatant missile hydrofoil in service 1982 to 1993. Military hydrofoils pch submarine chaser hydrofoil uss high point pch1 pgh patrol gunboat hydrofoil uss tucumcari pgh2 built by boeing. I am looking a model or a model kit of the phm1 class of ships. Six of this units were formed a squadron operating from key. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. One melera mk 75, 76mm gun mount and eight harpoon missiles and deck mounted machine guns. Sphm1 uss pegasus patrol combatant missile hydrofoil.
Uss pegasus phm 1 patrol combatant missile hydrofoil military patch. Plastic model kit of the uss phm pegasus, a series of fast attack patrol boats employed by the u. Navy ship ball caps us military medals, badges, patches. Uss pegasus phm1 patrol combatant missile hydrofoil lead ship of the pegasus class in commission 1977 to 1993. However, while the navy applied technological lessons from high point to the pegasusclass, ellsworth considered the high point program to be a cautionary tale, one the navy appears to still grapple with. Lot of 40 us military patches usn naval ship usa navy patch. Gordon ap117 custom ship cap, uss gen william weigel ap119 custom ship cap, uss gen alex m. Uss pegasus phm1 was the lead ship of her class of hydrofoils operated by the united states navy. Pegasus class vessels were designed for high speed and mobility, and carried a powerful for their size armament. Uss pegasus phm1 was the lead pegasus class hydrofoils, operated by the u. The hydrofoil pegasus classpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this ship.
United states navy uss pegasus phm 1 pegasus class hydrofoil patrol combatant missile ship military patch size. Uss pegasus is the name of two ships of the united states navy. All patches are reproductions, brand new, never used or worn items. Pegasus phm 1 was commissioned in july 1977 and its five sister boats commenced one after another in the early 1980 s. Uss pegasus phm1 ship patch navy hydrofoil ship patches phm flying tigers surplus. Uss pegasus phm1 patrol combatant missile hydrofoil military. Uss pegasus phm1 patrol combatant missile hydrofoil. Most are ready to heat press on a hat, shirt, jacket, etc. Aloha everyone, from the 1960s and into the 1990s the us navy experimented with hydrofoil technology creating prototypes and operational ships that fly.
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