Marine commandos give landing demonstration

Jul. 07, 1950 - Marine Commandos Give Cliff Climbing demonstration exercise Run Aground on the Isle of Wight: Students of the Camberley Staff College watched the Navy, Marine Commandos and tanks and infantry go into action in a demonstration in the Portsmouth and Isle of Wight areas today. The demonstration, known as Exercise Run Aground is being held to show the students modern methods of assault landing - and how to use the latest equipment. Photo shows Royal Naval Frogmen, of the Landing Craft Obstruction Clearing Unit, blowing up mines on the water's edge during the demonstration

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