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1954 Press Photo Rocket-propelled grapnells being fired

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Combined Services Amphibious Demonstrations: Runaground V, the annual amphibious and cliff assault demonstration staged for the benefit of the students of the Royal Navy, Army and R.A.F. Staff Colleges, is now taking place in the Solent area. Taking part are motor minesweepers, motor launches and tank landing craft of the Royal Navy, Landing and raiding craft of the Royal Marines, R.N. and R.A.F. squadrons, and strong R.M. and Army Units. Photo shows Rocket-propelled grapnells being fired up the face of the Oulver Cliff, Isle of Wight, by Royal Marine Commandos.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 5-17-1954.



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