| Accession Number | NAVY10562 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | c 1966 |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A Seacat missile is launched from its mounting on an unidentified River class frigate. This ...
Description
A Seacat missile is launched from its mounting on an unidentified River class frigate. This view, from the after part of the ship, dramatically captures the explosion which accompanies its trajectory. The resultant flames and smoke partly obscures several Radar antennae grouped on their mast.