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WHBM
Russian hydrofoil at speed. They are known as "Raketa" (Rockets). The diesel engine makes a considerable noise - This one was certainly heard coming before we saw it round a bend in the river. At the speed they go, that's just as well.
Saw one like that in Kos. Had to shunt back and forth many times to do a 180, whereas other hydrofoils didn't.