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Old 06-10-09, 11:36 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye View Post
The pure logistics of it deem it nigh on impossible. When you take into consideration the weight and size of a single torpedo, and the space to 'swing' the torpedo on the U-Boat, it can't be done.
Yes, it could. They could do it the same way they transferred torpedoes from the supply subs - using inflatable rafts. Could, but as far as I know didn't, because it would take an extra hour at least. Dangerous work in in dangerous waters.
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