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Possible USN "25" ID: RUR-4 Weapon Alpha


Bearmon
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Salvage Sailor

TYhanks all, I didn't think of 5"/25's, the link from Rusty sure looks like the gun on the patch.

 

I'd say the RUR-4 Weapon Alpha is a match. It had a distinctive exhaust flame from the rocket which was vented skyward as seen in the photo and also on the patch.

 

As for the "25"?

 

Mount 25? (reverse of 52, the standard mount number)

DLG-25 USS BAINBRIDGE never had the Alpha mount, she was equipped with the ASROC RUR-5 launcher when commissioned.

There is no USN hull number for DDG-25 (This was built as HMAS PERTH for the Australian navy)

One possibility is the USS CARPENTER which was one of the few ships with the RUR-4 Alpha mount, but her hull number is DD-825

 

Very unique patch Bearmon, and a keeper too.

WAMUS_ASW_Alpha_pic.jpg

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