1953 Press Photo The Bold Pioneer, First of Two, Maneuvers Off Gosport, England

Gassed up for speed-- The Bold Pioneer, first of two fast patrol boats of the British Navy to be powered by gas turbines in combination with diesels, carries out high-speed maneuvers at Gosport, England. Craft can do better than 40 knots.

Photo is dated 1953.

Photo measures 9.5 x 7.75 inches.

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