INQUIRER.net: PH warship test fires guns off Zambales; BRP Ramon Alcaraz due Friday

INQUIRER.net Philippine News for Filipinos

PH warship test fires guns off Zambales; BRP Ramon Alcaraz due Friday Jul 31st 2013, 07:02 MANILA, Philippines - The country's warship, BRP Gregorio del Pilar, successfully test fired its guns off Zambales last Monday, a navy official said Wednesday.   The naval drill was held as the Navy prepares to welcome the arrival in the Philippines of BRP Gregorio del Pilar's sister ship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz.   Navy spokesman Lieutenant Commander Gregory Fabic told reporters that the gunnery test of its Oto Melara 76mm main gun hit a floating "killer tomato" located two nautical miles away within five rounds.   He added that BRP Gregorio del Pilar is near the Subic area to welcome the country's second warship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz, which is due to arr... Keep on reading: PH warship test fires guns off Zambales; BRP Ramon Alcaraz due Friday Media files: BRP-Ramon-Alcaraz-PF-16.jpg (image/jpeg)

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