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Old 05-02-06, 11:51 PM   #5
Sgian Dubh
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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike
Quick question. What’s an ‘NAE Beacon’? Saw it mentioned on Pg. 393.

"NAE Bacon" - A British Royal Naval term typically used when profligate use of ships stores results in a shortfall in beacons available for deployment. e.g. Skipper: "Release a beacon on my mark, ensign." Ensign: "Sir. I canna do it, we hae NAE Beacons left!"

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