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13th May 2010, 19:55

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Originally Posted by air pig

I'm surprised the Russians haven't used the old 'Q' ship idea, get 'em close and then open up with all guns blazing, couple of Phalanx type CIWS would really ruin someone's day.

I thought the Dutch already did that.

The pirates attack a ship which turned out to be the Tromp; big mistake.

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