Designed as a high-speed transport for fresh flowers, no aircraft were ordered and the only R.17 was retained by the company until 1946.
She was redesignated as a Crosley-class high-speed transport while under construction.
Securing from battle stations at 0210, the high-speed transport nevertheless remained on the alert.
The high-speed transport remained in the Ryukyus through the end of the month.
On 12 December 1944, she began conversion to a high-speed transport at Tompkinsville.
Three weeks later, the high-speed transport sailed for the Philippines.
It was me, yelling and bellowing in high-speed transports of pleasure.
All the evidence suggests that demand for high-speed transport outstrips supply.
"If they cooperate, the admiral will authorize high-speed transport of any replacement components you need."
The invasion was subsequently supported by high-speed transports, including Trever herself.