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    USS George Washington Carver C3 launch [Image 3 of 6]

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    USS George Washington Carver C3 launch

    UNITED STATES

    08.10.1985

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    Naval Ordnance Test Unit

    The U.S. Navy launched the 80th Poseidon C3 missile from the USS George Washington Carver (SSBN 656) at 1 p.m. on Aug. 10, 1985, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 55. This was the 60th Poseidon C3 launch from a submarine. The C3 was a two-stage, solid-propellant missile capable being launched from a submerged submarine. The U.S. Navy maintained the C3 Poseidon missiles until the last one was offloaded in September 1992.

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    Date Taken: 08.10.1985
    Date Posted: 05.02.2025 08:11
    Photo ID: 9009653
    VIRIN: 850810-F-N1010-1001
    Resolution: 2103x2584
    Size: 2.09 MB
    Location: US

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