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OnThisDay 80 years ago in 1943, MTB 81 sank the U-Boat, U-561 in the Messina Strait, Sicily. MTB 81 was a 70 Ft, Motor Torpedo Boat, armed with twin torpedoes and AA Guns. These vessels and their brave crews were instrumental in the coastal defence of the UK & all theatres.
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The third Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) started its initial sea trials.
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The third Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) started its initial sea trials.
The Royal Navy plays a central role in autonomous war games, with XV Patrick Blackett. All we had was a lanyard, a pussers knife and a tot…..!
USS Half Moon (AVP-26) photographed at her builder’s yard at Houghton, Washington, on 15 June 1943, the day of her first commissioning.
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USS Half Moon (AVP-26) photographed at her builder’s yard at Houghton, Washington, on 15 June 1943, the day of her first commissioning.
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