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Old 16-09-2006   #1 (permalink)
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OK German aircraft buffs what is this aircraft?
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what the heck is that thing going around it???
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You tell me, that's why it's called a quiz!!
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Its a Blohm und Voss Bv 138 fitted with a de-gaussing ring for minesweeping of magnetic mines. RAF used Wellingtons with the same system.
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wow...how did it work Kiwi?
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Spot on Kiwi, well done.

Magnetic mines respond to, of course, magnetic fields created by large steel objects such as ships and subs.

The de-gaussing gear creates a false magnetic field which sets off magnetic mines. All the aircraft has to do is fly over the mines and they will explode.
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Proving the age old saying.
People win wars......not technology.!!!!!



....ps....I'm very ...very....drunk right now!
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