Keel-Haul (RAH)

The name Keel-Haul refers to several versions of the same character.
For a list of the other versions, see Keel-Haul.

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Keel-Haul is a G.I. Joe character from the A Real American Hero series.

Keel-Haul
Personal information
Real name	Everett P. Colby
Birthplace	Charlottesville, Virginia
Alias	Admiral Keel-Haul
Military information
Service branch	US Navy
Grade / Rank	Vice Admiral (O-9)
Specialty	U.S.S. Flagg commander; Pilot
Training	Naval Academy; Navy Flight School; Naval War College; Armed Forces Staff College
Organizational information
Faction(s)	G.I. Joe Team
Subteam(s)	Battle Corps
Media information
First comic appearance	Hydrofoil

Before he ever came to command the U.S.S. Flagg, Keel-Haul gained the reputation as one of the best pilots in the Naval air force. He flew F-4 Phantoms back in the day. He is so cool even under pressure that he is capable of the seemingly impossible task of landing his jet fighter on an aircraft carrier's deck at night and he did it in the unusual situation of having most of his instruments damaged from a dogfight. The people who saw him that day claim that when he walked off, he didn't seem bothered by the experience at all.

His aides noted how his great knowledge of military history and chess (he's a nationally-rated player) have gotten his carrier group out of tight situations. If need be, he is willing to double as an extra fighter pilot. Still, nobody wants to tell him to stop playing the clarinet.

Fiction

Comics

A Real American Hero continuity

Marvel Comics continuity

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Devil's Due Comics continuity

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Action Force (British) Comics continuity

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Dreamwave Comics continuity

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Hasbro Comics continuity

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Animated continuity - Sunbow

Despite the U.S.S. Flagg playing a prominent role in several episodes, Keel-Haul is conspicuously absent, replaced by Admiral Ledger as commanding officer of the aircraft carrier.

Toys

Generation 1
	A Real American Hero (1985) Keel-Haul was packaged with the largest G.I. Joe playset ever, the U.S.S. Flagg, and sold as part of the 1985 series of A Real American Hero toys. Appearance: white and black sailor's cap; black hair and mustache; open-collared blue shirt with dog tag; maroon jacket with gold medals and black gloves; beige pants with black belts, holster Accessories: thin silver pistol with textured grip. YoJoe.com page/Filecard
	Battle Corps (1993) The Battle Corps sub-line of 1993 included Keel-Haul. Appearance: white and black sailor's cap; black hair and mustache; open-collared red-brown shirt with dog tag; neon blue jacket with gold medals and black gloves; dark green pants with brown belt and holster; black boots Accessories: medium blue "Cloudburst" submachine gun; medium blue "'91 Flint" laser rifle; medium blue "'93 Beach-Head" knife; reddish brown "*Backblast" missile launcher and medium blue trigger; two medium blue "Backblast" missiles ; medium blue figure stand. Variations: The emblem on Keel-Haul's chest could be small or large. YoJoe.com page/Filecard

Trivia

• Keel-Haul bears great resemblance to actor Tom Selleck, particularly Selleck's portrayal of the fictional private investigator Lt. Thomas Magnum, USN (SeAL/UDT).

See Also

• Appearances of Keel-Haul (RAH)
• Image Gallery: Keel-Haul (RAH)

External links

• My Useless Knowledge biography

Footnotes

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