Recent content by hugh19

Mind you sailors have been known as hairy bags for decades now.

Army types in WW2 were called Herbies. After the Herbie cartoon.

I agree. i did HMCS Discovery's second freedom of the city march when I was a brand new OD in 1990. Much before 2010 if my math is correct.

No the extension was for a Mk 41 VLS.  No you can't replace a 57mm with a 127mm without major mods and losing mess deck space. 127mm penetrate the deck the 57 doesn't

The cheekiness in me wants to know if it was an assault axe. 

Yes but we have Meteorologist technicians

With an attitude like that, you may want to reconsider your career choice. You will be critiqued constantly throughout a military career. If you can't handle it, please reconsider.

Just a couple of things. Kilts are not permitted with mess dress in the Navy currently. Second point a tartan has been designed for the Navy and is being presented to the National dress committee this week.

Well if you want a fast ship it will have to be somewhat large. I have sailed in several classes of small ships. Gate's, Kingston, YAG and Orca. You need a somewhat larger  vessel to be able to handle any kind of sea state and still have a functioning crew. But a 200 foot Corvette with say a...

Maybe they might take another look at MTB down the road for close to home operations. Spoken like someone who has never sailed in a small ship. Plus what the heck for? Cannot go far? Cannot handle any sea state. Who shall the shoot at the American's?

The 3"70 is British and teh 3"50 is American. ;D

I really don't believe they are from Maggie either. As she was a rental. I am guessing she had to be returned as is.

No those are 3" 50's.

Or you could actually go check.

How about taking a look at flight deck pictures. No 40mm except the saulting guns aft.