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Sand ladders

Jones

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Looks like the modern version of PSP (perforated steel plate/plank) That's what all the runways in the Pacific were built with during WW2. Handy stuff to have a few sheets of for those outings in the wild.
 

cbvet

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There was a LOT of PSP used in 'Nam too. In fact every SEABEE, whether a carpenter or a heavy equipment operator, had to practice laying the stuff for emergency runway & road repairs. It's really great stuff as it interlocks on all 4 sides.
I've tried to locate some since then, but no luck.
Eric
 

rizzo

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cbvet said:
There was a LOT of PSP used in 'Nam too. In fact every SEABEE, whether a carpenter or a heavy equipment operator, had to practice laying the stuff for emergency runway & road repairs. It's really great stuff as it interlocks on all 4 sides.
I've tried to locate some since then, but no luck.
Eric
I've seen it on a surplus site, but can't remember where. I would like some to(cheaper than these sand ladders) I will post it if I find it.
 

cbvet

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Looking at some of the pictures, I see there is a difference between "landing mats" & military PSP. Note that the PSP interlocks on all 4 sides. Has very little tendenct to shift once a few are hooked together.
For getting unstuck it probably doesn't make any difference which you use.
I plan to get some for the MV parking area at our VFW.
I wish I could find some in the northern Indiana/Chicago area.
Thanks for all the source info.
Eric
 
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