O.K. kids, this is gonna knock yer socks off!
The Canadian navy made headlines today by successfully firing a torpedo.
No shit.
They DID!
Honest.
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CTVNews.ca Staff
Canadian sailors aboard the submarine HMCS Victoria made history by successfully firing a torpedo during international military exercises off Hawaii.
More than 1,400 Canadian soldiers, sailors and air personnel are taking part in the U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific Exercises 2012 (RIMPAC) which began June 29 and run for six weeks.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay, who just wrapped up a visit to the exercises, told CTV News Channel the contingent marks the largest contribution Canada has ever made to the military war games, which take place every two years.
He said the submarine crew’s successful attempt at destroying a target with a torpedo marked a “benchmark for the Canadian Navy that we’re very proud of.”
Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, also lauded the accomplishment by the submarine and her crew. One of several subs purchased from the U.K. in 1998, HMCS Victoria has spent much of her time in Canada undergoing repairs and was only released for service earlier this year.
“This is a clear demonstration of the full weapons capability of the Victoria-class and marks a significant achievement in HMCS Victoria’s return to operations,” said Vice-Admiral Maddison in a release Wednesday.
“This platform provides Canada with a unique strategic capability unrivalled in stealth, persistence and lethality that can act decisively on and below the surface of the sea at a time and place of the government’s choosing.”
Canadian sailors successfully fire a torpedo! | BlogsCanada.ca
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