I don't remember eithne ever getting the GAM-BO1, I think her rhinos are original (but not the same as the ones fitted to the rest of the fleet, perhaps the resident seaman gunners can assist.
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It goes without saying (to me anyway) that when the Rh101 was selected for Eithne, the rest of the fleet should have been retro-fitted with Rhein Mettal, instead of the situation we ended up at, with some ships sporting as a secondary, Oerlikon 20 x 110mm (with its mental method of cocking, and built in stoppage after 60 rounds), Some with Browning HMG 12.7 x 99mm and some with the Updated Oerlikon, the Belt fed GAM-BO1.
I don't remember eithne ever getting the GAM-BO1, I think her rhinos are original (but not the same as the ones fitted to the rest of the fleet, perhaps the resident seaman gunners can assist.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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LÉ George Bernard Shaw (P64) is a Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Irish Naval Service. pic.twitter.com/sbw4rVng50
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Photo is a few weeks old.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostIt goes without saying (to me anyway) that when the Rh101 was selected for Eithne, the rest of the fleet should have been retro-fitted with Rhein Mettal, instead of the situation we ended up at, with some ships sporting as a secondary, Oerlikon 20 x 110mm (with its mental method of cocking, and built in stoppage after 60 rounds), Some with Browning HMG 12.7 x 99mm and some with the Updated Oerlikon, the Belt fed GAM-BO1.
I don't remember eithne ever getting the GAM-BO1, I think her rhinos are original (but not the same as the ones fitted to the rest of the fleet, perhaps the resident seaman gunners can assist.
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Originally posted by Dogwatch View PostGambo were never fitted on P31, unless it was late 80s, Rheinmetall on her since I can remember......
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Rh202s were always fitted to the P31 from day one despite the cost in comparison to the oerlikons of which there still plenty of in stores in the original packing grease in 1986.
GamB 01 were acquired in 1986/87 and a team was sent to the UK to train on them, that course included some guys who had just completed SG3. Aisling was the first ship to be fitted and then Emer.... Aoife being the last
Oerlikon 20 x 110mm (with its mental method of cocking
It goes without saying (to me anyway) that when the Rh101 was selected for Eithne, the rest of the fleet should have been retro-fitted with Rhein Mettal, instead of the situation we ended up at
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Passing through Devon yesterday and decided to divert to Bideford. (Great Italian restaurant just up the hill from the bridge). At appledore managed to catch a photo of P64 alongside at Babcock's fitting out berth. Unfortunately the nice security man at Babcock informed me it is illegal to take photos of ships from the gate and I'm not going to get him into trouble but he assured me everything is on schedule for handover in late July.Attached FilesFor now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Wonder when we will hear more about the proposed EPV / MRV / Hospital ship / Eithne's replacement ?"He is an enemy officer taken in battle and entitled to fair treatment."
"No, sir. He's a sergeant, and they don't deserve no respect at all, sir. I should know. They're cunning and artful, if they're any good. I wouldn't mind if he was an officer, sir. But sergeants are clever."
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