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Will Day
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Posted on: Nov 13, 2010 - 9:25am
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I have a question, guys. Why, at this stage of the war, would anyone opt for the heavier tubes when lightweight Mk XIII racks had been invented?
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alross2
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Posted on: Nov 13, 2010 - 10:38am
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I have a question, guys. Why, at this stage of the war, would anyone opt for the heavier tubes when lightweight Mk XIII racks had been invented?
Will
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The roll-off racks weren't standard when this photo was taken, most likely during trials in June/July 1943. Photos of RON 23 being placed in commission show the boats with the standard MK19 tubes and this was June 28, 1943.
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