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  • 25RB Conestoga — The RB 1 Conestoga was a twin engine, stainless steel cargo aircraft designed for the United States Navy during World War II by the Budd Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although it did not see service in a combat theater, it pioneered… …

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  • 27BRP Diego Silang (PF-9) — The BRP Diego Silang (PF 9) was a frigate of the Philippine Navy that served from 1976 to 1985. She is part of six ex USN Barnegat class Small Seaplane Tender / ex USCG Casco class Weather High Endurance Cutter received from the United States… …

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  • 28BRP Francisco Dagohoy (PF-10) — The BRP Francisco Dagohoy (PF 10) was a frigate of the Philippine Navy that served from 1976 to 1985. She is part of six ex USN Barnegat class Small Seaplane Tender / ex USCG Casco class Weather High Endurance Cutter received from the United… …

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  • 29BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-8) — The BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF 8) was a frigate of the Philippine Navy that served from 1976 to 1985. She is part of six ex USN Barnegat class Small Seaplane Tender / ex USCG Casco class Weather High Endurance Cutter received from the United… …

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