Navy

Meet Three Women Who Are Making Royal Navy History

Three women have made history by becoming the first female submariners to serve in the Royal Navy.

Lieutenants Maxine Stiles, Alex Olsson and Penny Thackray
Lieutenants Maxine Stiles, Alex Olsson and Penny Thackray

Lieutenants Maxine Stiles, Alexandra Olsson and Penny Thackray have completed months of specialised training to earn their ‘Dolphins,’ becoming the first women in the 110-year history of the Navy's Submarine Service.

Picture: Crown Copyright 2014 / Royal Navy / CPOA(Phot) Thomas McDonald

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