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Translations limpet mine n → Haftmine f limpet mine n (Mil) → mignatta Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He later won the George Medal for his work removing limpet mines from the bottoms of ships during the war. The property valuer, known as Shanthan, bought miltary clothing and equipment including high-powered magnets used to attach limpet mines to ships, radio equipment and circuit boards. Negotiating 80 miles of mine-filled water with no sleep, the tiny craft got close to the vessel, leading to a terrifying struggle to correctly attach a container of limpet mines to the ship, which was set to become a timebomb. |
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