HMS_Vanguard_-_Operation_Mainbrace_1952_-_I03681.jpg


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Description Heavy seas break over the bow of HMS Vanguard during NATO exercise Operation "Mainbrace" , 19 September 1952 . At the time, Vanguard was making about 30 knots during a "speed run". Photographed by Blanchette.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH 103681 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command . Originally uploaded to Wikipedia by en:User:Marcd30319 ( talk contribs ) in August 2008.
Author U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph - Photo #: NH 103681
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19 September 1952