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Old 9th May 2012, 06:53
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Wirbelsturm
 
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The initial engagement was with British Waste_of_Space after the first firings of the 'Sea Skimming' Skua were found to be a little on the 'conservative' side, clearing the freeboard of Saddam's 'ships' by some clear margin.

A large amount of Flash signal traffic later and the Skua * was born!

Amazing how quick procurement can be in times of adversity.

Also the Mk3 was a bugger to keep cool in the Gulf. Lots of hastily cut slots, vents, grooves, intakes and BDR tape saved the day!
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