Missile Collection (#23)

Pearl Harbor Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. Polaris Submarine missiles A-1 and A-3

North America, USA, New Hampshire, Warren. An unusual sight in a small town, a Redstone Rocket has been on display in Warrens town square since the early 1970 s

Used Black Arrow R3 Rocket used for launching a satelite in 1971, William Creek, Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Rocket, Woomera, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Blue Steel Rocket, Missile Park, Woomera, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Black Knight Rocket, Missile Park, Woomera, Outback, South Australia, Australia

German physicist and rocket scientist. Oberth with officials of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville
HERMANN OBERTH (1894-1989). German physicist and rocket scientist. Oberth with officials of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville, Alabama, 1956. Left to right: Dr

The Republic F-84 Thunderjet of the U. S. Air Force firing rockets during a demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base in
F-84 THUNDERJET, 1949. The Republic F-84 Thunderjet of the U.S. Air Force firing rockets during a demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, 1949

USS Helena, off the Coast of California prior to firing a Reclus I rocket, 1957
AMERICAN CRUISER, 1957. USS Helena, off the Coast of California prior to firing a Reclus I rocket, 1957

A U. S. Navy A4 Skyhawk dropping a bomb on Viet Cong forces in South Vietnam, 1965
VIETNAM WAR: A4 SKYHAWK. A U.S. Navy A4 Skyhawk dropping a bomb on Viet Cong forces in South Vietnam, 1965

Outlined in black is the area of the moon, approximately 500, 000 square miles, photographed by Ranger 7 in 1964
MOON: RANGER 7, 1964. Outlined in black is the area of the moon, approximately 500, 000 square miles, photographed by Ranger 7 in 1964, when its cameras were first turned on

Photograph taken by the spacecraft Ranger 7 before it impacted the moon on 31 July 1964
MOON: RANGER 7, 1964. Photograph taken by the spacecraft Ranger 7 before it impacted the moon on 31 July 1964

U. S. ARMY MISSILES, c1965
U.S. ARMY MISSILES, c1965

The new American Nike Hercules missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, c1959
NIKE MISSILE, c1959. The new American Nike Hercules missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, c1959

Test launch of the Polaris 1500 nautical mile A-2 fleet ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 15 November 1960
MISSILE TEST, 1960. Test launch of the Polaris 1500 nautical mile A-2 fleet ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 15 November 1960

A U. S. Navy Crusader jet fighter fires a Zuni rocket at a Viet Cong target in South Vietnam, November 1965
VIETNAM WAR: CRUSADER JET. A U.S. Navy Crusader jet fighter fires a Zuni rocket at a Viet Cong target in South Vietnam, November 1965

Illustration of a Lance II short range missile being fired, probably in Europe, c1980
LANCE MISSILE, c1980. Illustration of a Lance II short range missile being fired, probably in Europe, c1980

F-4 Phantom II fighter aircraft firing a missile, 1966
F-4 PHANTOM FIGHTER JET. F-4 Phantom II fighter aircraft firing a missile, 1966

The North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft releasing a rocket during training operations over the Nevada Desert
F-86 JET FIGHTER PLANE. The North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft releasing a rocket during training operations over the Nevada Desert Gunnery Range, 1951

Space war, computer artwork

Soviet GIRD-09 rocket, 1933
Soviet GIRD-09 rocket. This was the first Soviet liquid-propelled rocket. GIRD 09, was launched on 17th August 1933, in the Nakhabino forests, near Moscow, Russia

TerraSAR-X satellite launch, at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. TerraSAR-X is a European satellite that uses X-band (microwave) synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to observe the Earth from space

Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, 1942
Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers being used in Stalingrad, USSR, in 1942, to attack German positions during World War II. War broke out between Germany and the USSR in June 1941

Genesis 2 space habitat launch, from the Yasny space centre, in the Orenburg region of Russia. Genesis 2 is an experimental unmanned inflatable space habitat

Firewall, conceptual computer artwork
Firewall. Conceptual computer artwork of a computer under a missile attack protected by a firewall shield. This could be used to represent attacks on a computer system or network such as those

Internet business. Conceptual computer artwork of missiles coming out of a computer monitor, representing the struggles of internet businesses. There are explosions in the background

Smart missiles. Computer artwork of smart missiles protecting an army vehicle. The missiles would detect and destroy any incoming missiles

V-2 bumper rocket launch in USA
V-2 bumper rocket launch, USA, White Sands, New Mexico. After the Second World War a number of German rocket scientists defected to the USA

Mikhail Yangel, Soviet rocket scientist
Mikhail Yangel (1911-1971), Soviet scientist. Yangel was one of the most important designers of liquid-fuelled rockets in the Soviet Union

V-1 and V-2 rockets
German V-1 and V-2 World War II rockets on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. The V-1 (Vergeltungswaffe/Vengeance Weapon-1), known in England as the Doodlebug

Blue Streak and Thor rockets
Nosecones of the Blue Streak and Thor rockets at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK. Blue Streak was the UKs nuclear deterrent ballistic missile of the 1950s and 1960s

Fighter aircraft dispensing flares
Defensive flares. A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter (NATO reporting name Flanker) dispensing infra-red decoy flares whilst flying slowly at an air display

Launch of Russian SS-3 ballistic missile
Missile launch. Launch of a Soviet R-5M ballistic missile during an exercise. The R-5M (known to NATO as the SS-3 Shyster)

Missile being destroyed in Kazakhstan
Disarmament. Explosion caused by the destruction of a missile at a site in Kazakhstan. The fireball comes from the solid-fuel rocket engine of the missile

Nuclear missile launch lights
Launching a nuclear missile. Lights on part of a control panel at a strategic missile launch training centre in Russia. The text on the lights translates to " launch sequence started"

Intercosmos 11 satellite on launchpad
Satellite launch. View of a SL-8 Tsyklon rocket carrying the Intercosmos-11 satellite on a launch pad at Kapustin Yar, Russia

Russian fighter pilot
A dummy modelling clothing and equipment used by Russian fight pilots with a missile in the background. Photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show

Armed military jet on aircraft carrier (Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, New York)

WORLD WAR I: U. S. POSTER. Those Men Have Come Across. American World War I recruiting poster, c1917
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. Those Men Have Come Across. American World War I recruiting poster, c1917, by Francis Xavier Leyendecker

White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Annual Independence Day parade along Khreshchatyk Street and Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

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"Unleashing Power: The Mighty Missile Arsenal" From the skies to the ground, missiles have revolutionized warfare throughout history. Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missiles stand tall as guardians of the sky, ensuring protection against aerial threats with their precision and speed. In a display of sheer force, four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soar through the clouds, armed with deadly payloads ready to strike at any moment. These sleek machines represent a lethal combination of advanced technology and strategic prowess. On land, an American M1 Abrams army tank stands resolute, its soldier perched in the hatch by a menacing machine gun. A symbol of strength and dominance on the battlefield, this armored behemoth strikes fear into the hearts of enemies. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes is "The Arrival of the First Thor Ballistic Missile to RAF Bom. " This groundbreaking event marked a new era in military capabilities as these powerful weapons made their way onto British soil. Taking aim from above, Brimstone air-to-ground missiles rest on a triple launcher—a testament to their versatility and ability to neutralize targets with surgical precision. Their presence ensures that no enemy stronghold remains unscathed. Reflecting back in time, we glimpse at U. S. Air Force photograph capturing intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay during Cuba's tense days in 1962. These formidable weapons serve as reminders of past conflicts that shaped global politics for generations to come. Continuing our journey through military might are German King Tiger tanks—formidable beasts known for their impenetrable armor and devastating firepower. They instilled terror among adversaries while showcasing Germany's engineering excellence during World War II. A Douglas C-124 Globemaster II carries within it immense power—an imposing Thor missile primed for deployment. As it takes flight towards unknown destinations, one can only imagine what lies ahead for those who dare challenge its destructive potential.