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A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - British Destroyer
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A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - British Destroyer
A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - Britains Biggest Destroyer (at this time). Date: circa 1939
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Afridi Biggest Destroyer Fired Fires Firing Jul19 Launched Torpedo Tube Weapon
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In this historic photograph, a torpedo is being fired from the forward torpedo tube of HMS Afridi, the largest and most advanced destroyer in the British Royal Navy at the time. The image, captured around July 1939, depicts a significant moment in naval warfare as the destroyer prepares to launch its deadly weapon against an unseen enemy. HMS Afridi, commissioned in 1936, was a formidable vessel, armed with an impressive array of weaponry including six 4.7-inch guns, eight 2-pounder anti-aircraft guns, and eight torpedo tubes. This photograph showcases the destructive capabilities of one of those torpedo tubes, which could fire a torpedo with a range of up to 10,000 yards (9,100 meters). The torpedo itself was a lethal weapon, designed to be propelled underwater towards its target, exploding on impact to cause extensive damage or sink the enemy ship. The precise moment of launching a torpedo required skill, timing, and coordination from the crew, who would have to aim the tube, set the fuse, and fire the weapon at the right moment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the tense and dangerous world of naval warfare during the late 1930s, as the world geared up for the conflict that would soon engulf Europe and the world. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the technological advancements and military might of the Royal Navy during this period, and the crucial role that destroyers like HMS Afridi played in defending Britain's interests and maintaining peace and security on the seas.
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