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RAF Nimrods Begin Second Cod War Surveillance Patrols
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1973

RAF Nimrods Begin Second Cod War Surveillance Patrols

On this day in 1973, RAF Nimrods began surveillance patrols during the Second Cod War, monitoring Icelandic gunboats and British trawlers.

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On this day in 1973, RAF Nimrods began surveillance patrols during the Second Cod War, monitoring Icelandic gunboats and British trawlers.
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