Launch of Polaris submarine by Queen Mother
Sep. 09, 1966 - Queen Mother Launches Polaris Submarine: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother today launched Britain's first Polaris Submarine, H.M.S. Resolution, at Barrow in Furness. H.M.S Resolution is the first of four British Polaris submarines now being built to be launched. About 7, 000 tons, she is due to begin operational patrols in May, 1968, armed with 16 Polaris missiles with a range of 2, 500 nautical miles. All four Polaris submarines should be operational by 1970. Photo shows H.M.S Resolution slips down to the sea after being launched by H.M Queen Mother
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