Boats - Sailing - Ships

Nov. 11, 1959 - Ten foot working model of a submarine built in a bedroom. it will actually fire real missiles: A ten foot long model of a submarine has been built in the attic bedroom of a 38 year old Ministry of Supply Worker -Mr. David Ashton of Sevenoaks, Kent, at a cost of £1, 000.. Names Olympus it will be capable of firing missiles and torpedoes while submerged-being operated by remote control. The model was started three years ago - weighs 200 lbs fitted with navigational lights and Aldis lamps which will wink out moe signals - and Mr.Ashton hopes to navigate it from Wesminster to Calais in a few months time. An underwater movie-camera can be fitter to the deck to film its course. The missiles will be the equivalent of the American Polaris rockets with range of 300 yards. Photo shows Mr.Ashton tests the remote control equipment for his model submarine in his attic bedroom

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