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Old 15th Jan 2009, 13:04
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Navaleye
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Bast0n,

A very interesting post - thank you. The BoI report does not exclude the possibility of two Exocet hits, but cannot confirm it either. The external evidence shows just one impact hole and the eye/ear witnesses record only one initial detonation.

Now, it is possible for two Exocets to hit at the same place as their homing seekers would be identical and would seek the largest radar return. This did indeed happen with the USS Stark in the Gulf when she was hit by two air launched Exocet. The second actually flew through the ship through the damage caused by the first.

I would be very interested to hear your recollection of the attack. I appreciate you were on the other side of the ship and would not have seen the Exocet(s) inbound, however, I would be very interested to hear what warning you had any what if any evasive action the ship took prior to impact.

Best regards,

Navaleye
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