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Tomahawk Cruise Missile

Tomahawk Cruise Missile
A Tomahawk cruise missile leaves only a trail of fire as it is launched from the deck of the USS Wisconsin during the Gulf War of 1991. Cruise missiles were used extensively during that particular war against Iraq.
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Naval Vessels; Gulf War; Guided Missiles; Air Warfare
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