Sub Fires Loon -- A Loon guided missile starts flight from the surfaced USS Carbonero during maneuvers off Hawaii on Nov. 2. The missile zoomed over a long line of 33 Navy ships without being hit by anti-aircraft fire in test operation. The missile was launched 20 miles behind the ships strung out over a 21 mile course. It sped 400 to 500 miles an hour over its controlled course and plunged into the sea 80 miles from where it was set off. National Defense department released picture in Washington Nov. 17 after security review. November 17, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).