THE "BITING". POWER, the motor torpedo boat is vividly illustrated in this picture of one of the latest ■ British types:They can dash in attack against a capital ship at about fifty knots, zig-zagg'mg in such a way that they are almost impossible to hit. Engaged against a similar craft they mould probably find a thrill of action comparable with an aerial combat between -•.'••"' opposed fighter 'planes.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 153, 29 June 1940, Page 1 (Supplement)
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66THE "BITING". POWER, the motor torpedo boat is vividly illustrated in this picture of one of the latest ■ British types:- They can dash in attack against a capital ship at about fifty knots, zig-zagg'mg in such a way that they are almost impossible to hit. Engaged against a similar craft they mould probably find a thrill of action comparable with an aerial combat between -•.'••"' opposed fighter 'planes. Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 153, 29 June 1940, Page 1 (Supplement)
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