HMS RESOLUTION, the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine to be equipped with Polaris missiles, seen underway on the surface probably off the Scottish coast c. 1970.
HMS RESOLUTION, the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine to be equipped with Polaris missiles, seen underway on the surface probably off the Scottish coast c. 1970.
HMS CONQUEROR, the Churchill class nuclear-powered fleet submarine, underway in the early 1970s. In 1982, the submarine sank the Argentine cruiser ARA BELGRANO during the Falklands War.
HMS CONQUEROR, the Churchill class nuclear-powered fleet submarine, underway in the early 1970s. In 1982, the submarine sank the Argentine cruiser ARA BELGRANO during the Falklands War.
HMS CUMBERLAND testing her 'pre-wetting' system (designed to wash off radioactive fallout) in the Mediterranean, August 1954.
HMS CUMBERLAND testing her 'pre-wetting' system (designed to wash off radioactive fallout) in the Mediterranean, August 1954.
The Supermarine 525 prototype naval fighter landing aboard HMS CENTAUR, 14 June 1955.
The Supermarine 525 prototype naval fighter landing aboard HMS CENTAUR, 14 June 1955.
A Vickers Supermarine 510 preparing for a rocket-assisted take-off during trials on HMS ILLUSTRIOUS, November 1950.
A Vickers Supermarine 510 preparing for a rocket-assisted take-off during trials on HMS ILLUSTRIOUS, November 1950.
The pre-production Supermarine 544 (later to be the Scimitar) aboard HMS ARK ROYAL during deck trials, 6 January 1957.
The pre-production Supermarine 544 (later to be the Scimitar) aboard HMS ARK ROYAL during deck trials, 6 January 1957.
Naval ratings demonstrate the protective clothing worn in a contaminated area during an exhibition at Chatham, March 1956.
Naval ratings demonstrate the protective clothing worn in a contaminated area during an exhibition at Chatham, March 1956.
HMS CUMBERLAND during "pre-wetting" trials in the Mediterranean, April 1954. Pre-wetting was a method of removing radioactive 'fall-out' from the ship's surfaces.
HMS CUMBERLAND during "pre-wetting" trials in the Mediterranean, April 1954. Pre-wetting was a method of removing radioactive 'fall-out' from the ship's surfaces.
The pre-production Supermarine Scimitar strike fighter about to be launched from HMS ARK ROYAL during carrier trials in the English Channel, 6 January 1957.
The pre-production Supermarine Scimitar strike fighter about to be launched from HMS ARK ROYAL during carrier trials in the English Channel, 6 January 1957.
HMS CUMBERLAND initiates her "pre-wetting" system designed to remove radioactive fallout, during testing in the Mediterranean, September 1955.
HMS CUMBERLAND initiates her "pre-wetting" system designed to remove radioactive fallout, during testing in the Mediterranean, September 1955.
HMS CUMBERLAND during "pre-wetting" trials in the Mediterranean, April 1954. Pre-wetting was a method of removing radioactive 'fall-out' from the ship's surfaces.
HMS CUMBERLAND during "pre-wetting" trials in the Mediterranean, April 1954. Pre-wetting was a method of removing radioactive 'fall-out' from the ship's surfaces.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Rhoderick McGrigor, The First Sea Lord, inspecting a US Marine Corps guard of honour at the N.A.T.O. headquarters of the Supreme Allied Commander at Norfolk, Virginia, November 1954.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Rhoderick McGrigor, The First Sea Lord, inspecting a US Marine Corps guard of honour at the N.A.T.O. headquarters of the Supreme Allied Commander at Norfolk, Virginia, November 1954.