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Re: Description of torpedo tubes
Posted by: SnakeDoc ()
Date: February 12, 2012 09:14PM

Hi Don

SnakeDoc Wrote:
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>> Q1 - Photo 9 shows two holes in the torpedo tube.
>> Are these holes the location where compressed air
>> enters before and after the piston for submerged
>> and surface firings?
>
> I marked these holes on the following image:
> [img831.imageshack.us]
> I cannot find any good photo of the starboard side
> of the tube to see any arrangement corresponding
> to the "unknown" hole.
> When I get next time in Laboe, I'm gonna figure it
> out.

I think now I know exact answer for your question.
On this photo I have described the purpose of the holes.
[www.freeimagehosting.net]
For the further information see the revised description of the
torpedo tubes:
[www.ubootwaffe.pl]


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Regards
Maciek


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