High-speed launch
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high-speed-launch-278-16975770
title:
High-speed launch
text:
A high-speed launch (HSL) is a type of military boat typically used for air-sea rescue operations. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) and others used HSLs especially during World War II. The 64 ft. high-speed, air/sea rescue launch built by British Power Boat Company (BPBC) was one of the earliest high-speed offshore rescue vessel used by the Royal Air Force. The prototype, numbered 100, gave its name to the class as the "100 class"; High Speed Launch 102 is the only surviving boat from that clas
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Military boat classification
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_launch
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2023-09-24T08:21:26Z
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