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Title: For our Northern friends
Post by: MetalDog on April 01, 2013, 08:31:00 PM
I didn't know exactly how to title this.  My first one was funny but inappropriate, but the story is too good to pass up.


http://now.msn.com/heroin-bust-by-canadian-warship-is-one-of-the-biggest-in-history
Title: Re: For our Northern friends
Post by: Longdan on April 01, 2013, 11:10:13 PM
It was this one: http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/toronto/1/1-s_eng.asp?category=8&title=488
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Toronto_(FFH_333)
Title: Re: For our Northern friends
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 02, 2013, 05:50:53 AM
I just want to point out that the original article was, in fact, posted on 1 April.  We all know Canada doesn't have any warships.  ::)
Title: Re: For our Northern friends
Post by: Mr. Bigglesworth on April 02, 2013, 10:28:25 AM
Yes, we have maritime defense vessels with 747 engines.
Title: Re: For our Northern friends
Post by: Staggerwing on April 02, 2013, 08:54:26 PM
Are you saying that Air Canada is equipped with sonobuoys and ASROCs?
Title: Re: For our Northern friends
Post by: GDS_Starfury on April 02, 2013, 11:10:00 PM
ASROCs are so mid 80's.
Title: Re: For our Northern friends
Post by: Mr. Bigglesworth on April 03, 2013, 12:06:27 AM
Speaking of which, if the nork subs all vanished would Kim be more Ronry?