Although the UES used few Blowers during the wars of Unification, They had a very impressive design in the Folgore Lightning Boat. Designed for patrol work in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas the Lightning Boat saw extensive action in theaters as divers as the North Sea, the Coastal Areas of North Africa, the Middle East and Indian Ocean. Capable of speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour these fast raiders were fully submersible and were often supported by specially designed supply submarines. $4.00
Eurostar ACV-3 Swallow GEVThe Swallow was often used as a reconnaissance machine in low or swampy areas. 5 for $2.00
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