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Conqueror returns with skull and crossbones flying

The RN's first class of nuclear attack submarines, they were developed using the experience gained from building and operating HMS Dreadnought.

HMS Conqueror, the last of this class to be built, is the only nuclear submarine to have sunk an enemy combatant; the Argentine warship ARA General Belgrano was despatched with two Mk8 heavyweight torpedos. Good drills, lads!