[Milsurplus] Gibson Girl

[Taigh Ramey]

I sure hope my comments about the Gibson Girl radio weren't misunderstood. I
am certain that the radio worked it is just that I personally have not come
across any good credible stories or documentation about its success. They
had a caterpillar club for those who bailed out or hit the silk using a
parachute but nothing I have heard of for the Gibson Girl rescues.

Anyone have any supporting evidence or good stories?

Thanks,

Taigh

Taigh Ramey
Proprietor, Vintage Aircraft
7432 C.E.Dixon Street
Stockton, California 95206
(209) 982-0273
(209) 982-4832 Fax
www.twinbeech.com
KEEP 'EM FLYING...FOR HISTORY!

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From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of J. Forster
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 12:41 PM
To: ArmyRadios at yahoogroups.com; Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net;
VMARS at yahoogroups.com; Vintage-Military-RADAR at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Milsurplus] Gibson Girl

On the ARC5 list there has been discussion of the Gibson Girl, the WW II
distress beacon used in many larger Naval aircraft life boats.

One surprising claim has been made that there is no evidence anyone was ever
rescued because of one. Do you know anything about that? Nobody seems to
know anything factual.

Thanks,

-John

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