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    USS James Polk C3 launch [Image 1 of 4]

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    USS James Polk C3 launch

    UNITED STATES

    07.23.1983

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    Naval Ordnance Test Unit

    The U.S. Navy launches a Poseidon C3 missile from the USS James K. Polk (SSBN 645 - Gold) at 3:15 p.m. on July 23, 1983, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 51. This was the 76th Poseidon C3 launched. 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: 07.23.1983
    Date Posted: 04.24.2025 15:01
    Photo ID: 8991656
    VIRIN: 830723-F-N1010-1001
    Resolution: 2103x2760
    Size: 2.2 MB
    Location: US

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