Libyan rockets fired at HMCS Charlottetown

Ya Tzarone

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Thu Jun-02-11 07:21 PM
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Libyan rockets fired at HMCS Charlottetown

Source: CBC News

A dozen rockets were fired at HMCS Charlottetown off the coast of Libya on Monday.

Lt. Michael McWhinnie, who is on the vessel, told CBC News on Thursday that 12 BM-21 rockets were fired in the direction of the Halifax-based ship.

None of the rockets hit the ship and there were no injuries.

"‪It is important to understand that NATO maritime forces are aware of the military weapon systems possessed by the Gadhafi regime and operate with consideration of their capabilities," McWhinnie said.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/06/02/ns-hmcs-charlottetown-rockets.html

Well, that's not very polite, eh?

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The Magistrate

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Thu Jun-02-11 07:29 PM
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1. 'In the Direction Of' Is About Right, Sir

Aim is not the strong suit of these munitions.

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trud

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Thu Jun-02-11 07:52 PM
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2. tsk, tsk

shooting back, how dare they.

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