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That was quite an interesting read. It gives me a new perspective on Naval air operations. To be flying around at night to be in position to start scouting in an easy aerial target and then being expendable so as not to endanger your ship. Navigating a big empty ocean in a rubber raft is something I would be quite leery of. Great post!