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  1. Auroralution
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    How much for the bomber panel switch?

    Found this one in my house.. dont know from which bomber it is, but it definitely had opportunity of torpedoes carrying... How much would this...
    Thread by: Auroralution, May 3, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Allied Aviation Of WWII
  2. ColHessler
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    Night Flying Avenger, A Novel by Pete Grant

    Length, 297 pages This is an "autobiographical novel." The author made himself a character in this. It is his story of becoming a night torpedo...
    Thread by: ColHessler, Aug 27, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: The Pacific and CBI
  3. Steve Shelley
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    Torpedoes and how they were powered. WW2.

    I own a Mark 8 Torpedo. If you know anything about how the torpedo was powered, armed, navigated or guided, and how the radial engine was started...
    Thread by: Steve Shelley, Apr 18, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Weapons used During WWII
  4. Steve Shelley
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    Torpedo. Mark 8.

    If you know anything about Torpedos, I'd love to hear from you. I own a beautiful Mark 8 and know nothing about it. She now sits quietly in my...
    Thread by: Steve Shelley, Apr 18, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Allied Motorised Weapons
  5. Steve Shelley
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    Mark 8 Torpedo

    I just found this forum. I recently made the very unusual purchase of a Mark 8 Torpedo. It's in excellent condition and now sitting quietly in...
    Thread by: Steve Shelley, Apr 18, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: ☆☆ New Recruits ☆☆
  6. Elinor Florence
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    Ted Davis Survived Torpedo Attack

    Ted Davis of Toronto, aged 95, tells how his minesweeper HMCS Guysborough was torpedoed by a German sub. Read his story on my Wartime Wednesdays...
    Thread by: Elinor Florence, Feb 15, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: WWII General
  7. Jim
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    Mathilde Carré

    Known as The Cat, Mathilde Carré was a divorced French army nurse who was recruited into the INTERALLIÉ resistance organization in 1940. She was...
    Thread by: Jim, Sep 4, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: The Secret War: Resistance and Espionage During WW
  8. Jim
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    The Churchill Tank

    Initially envisioned as a tank that would support infantry engaged in the kind of trench-style fighting seen in World War I, the Infantry Tank...
    Thread by: Jim, Apr 5, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Allied Motorised Weapons
  9. Jim
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    Grain Vessels To Aircraft Carrier

    Dual purpose ships in the service of the Allies killed two birds with one stone. With great ingenuity merchantmen had been provided with flight...
    Thread by: Jim, Jan 11, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Merchant Navy During WWII
  10. Jim
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    Patrolling The Coast Of Sicily

    Captain Ian Quarrie, on Motor Torpedo Boat 670, was speeding up the east coast of Sicily towards the Strait of Messina when he encountered a...
    Thread by: Jim, Dec 8, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: The War In Italy
  11. Jim
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    Doris "Dorie" Miller

    On December 7, 1941, Miller awoke at 6:00 A.M. and was collecting laundry when the alarm for general quarters was sounded. He headed for his...
    Thread by: Jim, Oct 21, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: American WWII Medals and Awards
  12. Jim
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    The Attack On Pearl Harbor

    "The rise and fall of the empire depends upon this battle," signalled Yamamoto to his attack fleet before the strike at Pearl Harbor. But even at...
    Thread by: Jim, Oct 21, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: United States at Sea!
  13. Jim
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    The Grumman Avenger

    The Grumman TBF Avenger was a torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air...
    Thread by: Jim, Sep 27, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Allied Bomber Planes
  14. Jim
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    The Bouncing Bomb Used In The Pacific

    Pursuing a new air attack technique, Allied bombers in the South-West pacific were increasing their toll of Japanese merchant vessels and...
    Thread by: Jim, Sep 24, 2010, 27 replies, in forum: Allied Aviation Of WWII
  15. Jim
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    Midget Submarines

    The Victoria Cross was awarded, on Feb 23, 1944, to Lieut. B. C. G. Place, D.S.C., R.N. and to Lieut. D. Cameron, R.N.R., for their supreme...
    Thread by: Jim, Sep 23, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: British Submarines
  16. Jim
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    USS Sterlet

    USS Sterlet (SS-392) is only one of the many submarines that gave great service during World War II. Most of the older boats that were available...
    Thread by: Jim, Sep 18, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: US Submarines
  17. Jim
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    The Mark 14 Torpedo

    The Mark 14 torpedo was the primary torpedo type used by all but the S Class boats during the war. Early problems with the exploder and depth...
    Thread by: Jim, Sep 18, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: US Submarines
  18. Spitfire XIV-E
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    Heinkel He 111

    [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Heinkel He 111 Role Medium bomber Manufacturer Heinkel Flugzeugwerke Designed by Siegfried and...
    Thread by: Spitfire XIV-E, Sep 15, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Axis Bomber Planes
  19. Spitfire XIV-E
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    Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter

    Role Heavy fighter / strike aircraft Manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Company First flight 17 July 1939 Introduction 27 July 1940 Retired...
    Thread by: Spitfire XIV-E, Sep 14, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Allied Bomber Planes
  20. Jim
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    The Torpedo Carrying Beaufighter

    Torpedo Carrying Beaufighters, it was disclosed in 1943 had been operating with Coastal Command, and had scored great success in attacks against...
    Thread by: Jim, Sep 14, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Allied Bomber Planes
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