Missile Collection (#5)

Army Regiment. Royal Artillery April 1971 P035471

A German gunner checks a Pershing missile before the launching on South Uist. September 1965 P004624

German gunners watch as a Pershing missile is launched from their South Uist base. September 1965 P004623

Cadets Frank Hull and Barry Guynett at an Army display in Bracknell, Berks. 28th September 1964

This 55-ton Thor H-Bomb rocket was flown back to the United States from the Bomber Command rocket base at Hemswell, Lincolnshire

A long range surface to air Thunderbird missile on display. Circa 1955 P004622

Civil Defence To stimulate recruitment for the civil defence in Manchester, a V. 2
Civil Defence To stimulate recruitment for the civil defence in Manchester, a V.2. rocket is on show in Piccadilly. Early morning workers take a look at the V.2. December 1951 P012347

The long range radar station at RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire, part of the United States controlled Ballistic Missile Early Warning System Circa 1962 P004276

Cruise Missile
The US Navy fires a radar guided rocket from the deck of a submarine. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703
United States Navy - Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703 (call-sign 103 ), target tug, of the Pacific Missile Centre, at Point Mugu Naval Air station, on 15 May 1965

Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior 144825
United States Navy - Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior 144825, at an air display on 15 May 1965. Built as an A3D-2P photo-reconnaissance bomber

Curtiss P-36A Hawk 38-001 and North American X-10 GM-19307
Curtiss P-36A Hawk 38-001 (msn 12415, call-sign 69 ) in 1940 war game special camouflage colours, in the collection of the National United States Air Force Museum, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

V-2 Bomb In Flight
1946: Five different images of the V-2 Bomb in flight. The pictures were taken by a magic-eye camera at White Sands, New Mexico where the rocket was being tested. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

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Lebanon, Beruit, Holiday Inn hotel in downtown Beirut. The building was a popular spot as a snipers nest during the 1976 war

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Warfare
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Rocket launcher
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Rockets in Flight
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Rocketship
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Rocket Launch
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Spacecraft Orbiting a Planet
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Rocket Orbiting a Blue Moon
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Rocket in Space
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The Fairey Albacore, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Fairey Albacore, 1941. British single-engine torpedo bomber built by Fairey Aviation, used during the Second World War

The Attack on Rhodes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Attack on Rhodes, 1890. The Helepolis siege tower, at the Siege of Rhodes, 305-304 BC in which Demetrius Poliorcetes attempted to make Rhodes abandon neutrality

A test rocket used to demonstrate the parachute recover?
A test rocket used to demonstrate the parachute recovery system of the English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile. 1957 Farnborough air show. Date: 1957

An unarmed English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air ?
An unarmed English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile collides amidship with the target, a Jindivik, following its launch from Woomera, Australia, 5 December 1957. Date: 1957

Launcher Control Assistant, Sgt W. Lewis, of the 32nd G?
Launcher Control Assistant, Sgt W. Lewis, of the 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment of the Royal Artillery at Ty Croes, North Wales

Sgt Leslie Williams of the 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment?
Sgt Leslie Williams of the 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment of the Royal Artillery at Ty Croes, North Wales, during training with the English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile

A mobile unit of the English Electric Thunderbird surfa?
A mobile unit of the English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile system leaves English Electric?s Guided Weapons Division factory at Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Prince Philip inspecting a Bristol Bloodhound surface-t?
Prince Philip inspecting a Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile at Britain?s first guided weapons air defence station at North Coates

Bristol Bloodhound II surface-to-air guided missiles at the Royal Swedish Air Force base at Barkaby, near Stockholm

Mechanics at the Canoga Park, California, plant of Rock?
Mechanics at the Canoga Park, California, plant of Rocketdyne make final adjustments to an engine for the first stage of a Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM)

Chrysler Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) launched on a test flight from Cape Canaveral on 27 February 1959. Date: 1959

Blue Streak test at Spadeadam

Blue Streak static firing of vehicle 4D4 on the C3 stand at Spadeadam

Blue Streak flight vehicle F1 lifting off from Woomera
Blue Streak flight vehicle F1 lifting off from the pad at Woomera

Blue Streak test rig at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory at Hatfield

Blue Streak Coralie stage being lifted into the LT Tower at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory at Hatfield, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964

Blue Streak satellite adaptor section lifted before assembly
Blue Streak satellite adaptor section being lifted before assembly, alongside the nose fairing, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964

Blue Streak nose fairing being lifted at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory at Hatfield, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964

Blue Streak German third stage being lifted into the LT Tower at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory at Hatfield, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964

Blue Streak, cAugust 1959
Blue Streak, circa August 1959. Date: 1959

Blue Streak first stage in test tower at de Havilland?s fact
Blue Streak first stage in a test tower at de Havilland?s factory at Hatfield

Static test rig installation at Hatfield for Blue Streak, c1
Static test rig installation at Hatfield for development of Blue Streak, circa 1958. Date: circa 1958

Blue Streak assembly line at de Havilland?s factory at Stevenage, 16 August 1961. Date: 1961

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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.