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Peninsular Pensacola target drills show US naval marksmanship
Washington Nov 11 The American navy pride rests on its gun crews in Pensacola gulf drills over three months. Seven battleships including the Kearsarge Alabama Illinois Town Massachusetts Texas and Indiana logged high hit rates with 18 and 12 inch guns. While accidents marred some tests, overall the record exceeded Santiago era performance, with Alabama leading at 68.75 percent hits. Officials stress improved safety and testing of ordnance as essential for future readiness.
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