DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
805 KIDDER BREESE SE -- WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
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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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