airdvr 196 #1 October 22, 2014 http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/sweden-may-have-mystery-sub-cornered-ready-to-use-forc-1649017505/+ballaban?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow Anyone have any more info? "Do you think they'll let me buy a recreational vehicle?"Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #2 October 22, 2014 Sweden deploys their special Air Force unit to draw out those Russkies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBUG 0 #3 October 27, 2014 and their progress is...? fear our mighty and invisible submarines! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,329 #4 October 27, 2014 Well, Russian (and older Soviet) sub technology was always fairly good. Dangerous as hell for the sailors, but pretty good at infiltrating and evading. And the Soviet navy spent a lot of time sneaking around in Swedish waters back in the "old days." The only time Sweden caught one was when it screwed up and ran aground. Now that Putin is flexing his muscles (figuratively speaking), it's not surprising that they are back up to their old tricks."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 615 #5 October 27, 2014 Gotta wonder is the US is still capable of parking a sub right in the middle of a Russian port like we used to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBUG 0 #6 October 27, 2014 it works both ways :) one of our sub commandres got his golden star (top military decoration in Russia) for sneaking into San-Francisco harbour couple of years ago :) Both Russian and American submariners well respect each other. At least that's the impression I have, behing an underwater vehicle/robotics and commercial diving specialist. I deeply respect any seamen of any nation. Especially submariners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 615 #7 October 27, 2014 Sneaking into a harbor is one thing, splicing listening devices into the military communications cable underneath the harbor and returning for regular visits is yet another entirely. Agree with the respect for seamen of all nations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBUG 0 #8 October 27, 2014 yes, I've seen the device in FSB museum. :) it is neat, even had a nuclear power source. but I personally like 'Operation Jennifer' more, when US Navy recovered our DISSUB (at least part of it, hull broke during recovery). Brilliant engineering. And points for proper burial ceremony for found Soviet sailors. Sea chivalry at its best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 615 #9 October 27, 2014 That was a class act. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBUG 0 #10 October 28, 2014 This belongs here. http://i.imgur.com/CED4Mzd.jpg :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites