| Our systems have been used in major minesweeping actions as far back as the Vietnam era and as recently as Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
| Naval Aviation was indispensable to the minesweeping effort. |
| Moreover, IJN's minesweeping force was far too small with 350 ships, and 20,000 men. |
| At the outbreak of World War Two he was recruited to the war effort on board fishing boats converted for minesweeping operations. |
| The next minesweeping drill is expected to be held in 2003, Singaporean Coastal Commander Col. |
| A fleet of Fleetwood trawlers was established at Wallasey Dock, Birkenhead, for minesweeping and convoy escort work. |
