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Photo #: NH 103680

HMS Vanguard
(British Battleship, 1946)

The ship's Royal Marine detachment stand at attention on the quarterdeck, during the flag raising ceremony, 12 September 1952. To the rear is the Royal Marine Band. Vanguard was about to put to sea with the fleet to begin the NATO exercise Operation "Mainbrace".
Photographed by Blanchette.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 4 April 2006