Naval Questions part 24

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Remember, these questions were composed between 1940 and 1945.

Questions

231 In naval language the words "fowl", "pigeon", "crow" and "skate" all signify the same thing, what is it?

232 What order does the Commanding Officer of a minesweeper give when he wishes to begin operations?

233 What was Hitler's "secret weapon"?

234 When did the Royal Navy first bombard the Italian coast?

235 To whom does the term "All gas and gaiters" apply?

236 What is a "rag-tearer"?

237 What is the meaning of "going to Jagoes"?

238 What is a "buzz"?

239 What naval ships are colloquially known as "boats"?

240 If a seaman told you he was going for "a Friday while", what would he mean?

Answers next Sunday.

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#231 A Petty Officer

[hewman100]

239. Submarines
240. A weekend leave that extends from Friday to the following Monday.

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232. Out Sweeps.
233. Eva Braun :icon_lol:
234. 9th Feb.1941, Genoa, Operation Grog!
235. The Padre?

[PSULLYKEYS]

231 - troublesome seaman

233 - either type XXI uboat or acoustic torpedo

235 - nonsense

236 - signalman

238 - a rumor

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Answers.

231 A person who is always in trouble.

232 "Out sweeps!"

233 The magnetic mine.

234 9th February 1941, Force H bombarded Genoa.

235 The Gunner's Mate.

236 A signal rating.

237 Going for a meal.

238 A rumour.

239 Destroyers and submarines.

240 That he had got a long week-end leave.

Well done all.

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