Rockets Collection (#2)

Spanish advert for rockets
3784497 Spanish advert for rockets; (add.info.: Spanish advert for rockets. Caption: Farmers! The best defence against hail: granifugos rockets'.( Early 20th century?)); Lebrecht History

Members of the Home Guard seen here firing Z Battery short range anti aircraft missiles. July 1942

39th Regiment Royal Artillery, part of 1st Artillery Brigade, aka The Welsh Gunners, showcase their Multiple Launch Rocket System at Albemarle Barracks, Northumberland, 9th November 1995

A jumble of small faces peer at a pile of very big bangers. You can just imagine the fun these Caversham children will have on Bonfire Night. October 1959 P029085

Boeing F4B-4 special NX9846 (ex A9241 / NC-14). The second of two US Marine Corps F4B-4s stripped of military equipment for the Bureau of Commerce, (later Fa), in 1940 and registered NC-14

Royal Air Force de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito FB Mk. XVIII
Royal Air Force de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk.XVIII PZ467 Tse-Tse. Armed with a 57mm (6 pounder) Molins quick-firing gun, the first Mk.XVIII was flown on 25 August 1943

Boeing F4B-4 NR9846 (ex A9241 / NC-14). The second of two US Marine Corps F4B-4s stripped of military equipment for the Bureau of Commerce (later Fa), in 1940 and registered NC-14

Saunders Roe SR-53 Parked on a Concrete Apron Date: 1950s

An English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile being transferred from the launcher-loading trolley to the launcher, September 1958. Date: 1958

English Electric Thunderbird guided missile system
English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile system, March 1958. Date: 1958

Blue Streak in LT Tower - Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory
Blue Streak in the LT Tower at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory at Hatfield

Blue Streak test rig installation at Hatfield, c1958
Blue Streak test rig installation at Hatfield, circa 1958. Date: circa 1958

An almost complete Blue Streak at Stevenage, c1964
An almost complete Blue Streak at Stevenage, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964

Complete Blue Streak electrical mock-up for circuit testing at Stevenage, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964

Bristol Bloodhound guided missile unveiled at Filton
Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile was unveiled at Filton on 20 August 1957. Date: 1957

Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile at Farnborough in 1957. Date: 1957

USA, New Mexico, Alamogordo, New Mexico Museum of Space History, F1 Rocket Engine (used in Saturn V) in foreground & Little Joe II rocket

USA, Southwest, New Mexico, White Sands Missile Range Museum

Armys new AH64D Apache Longbow helicopters depart from RAF Leuchars. 01 / 03 / 2002
APACHES FAREWELL TO SCOTLAND. Three of the Armys new AH64D Apache Longbow helicopters depart from RAF Leuchars at the end of a major joint Army/RAF night flying exercise

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Honest Freedom Fighter
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Certain Victory - An Honest Freedom Fighter. Date: circa mid-1970s

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Vigilant and ready to fight to defend our Country'. Date: circa mid-1970s

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Hold your head high
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Channel the pain in your soul and hold your head high Date: circa mid-1970s

The Rocket Brigade
An unknown Royal Navy rocket brigade asks did that reach her?, enquiring whether their fired rocket reached its intended target, another ship. Date: 1885

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport, in November 1977

African soldiers
A group of African soldiers stand together carrying weapons. Date: c. 1972

Troops lie in wait for the purpose of a rocket ambush; and Congreve rockets used for defence of an army post Date: 1827

The conveyance and firing of Congreve rockets by infantrymen Date: 1827

The use of Congreve rockets in the attack and defence of a fortress Date: 1827

Two mounted troops from the British Army Rocket Brigade created in 1818 after the success of Congreve's rocket introduced in 1804 Date: 1827

Congreve rocket carriages in transit and in action Date: 1827

A rocket detachment at Bara, illustration from'Cassell's Romance of Famous Lives, c. 1940 (litho)
3037703 A rocket detachment at Bara, illustration from'Cassell's Romance of Famous Lives, c.1940 (litho) by Tennant, C

Truman Receives Rocket Models, 1961. Creator: NASA
Truman Receives Rocket Models, 1961. On November 3, 1961 former President Harry S. Truman visited the newly opened NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C

The Girandola at the Castel Sant Angelo, late 18th-early 19th century

Storming of Palace by the Fire King, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Storming of Palace by the Fire King, 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1555 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"

Plan for the fireworks display in honor of Emperor Leopold, Nuremberg, November 15, 1686, after 1686

Fireworks on June 23, 1595, for the entry to Küstrin of the Margrave of Brandenburg and Du... 1595
Fireworks on June 23, 1595, for the entry to Kustrin of the Margrave of Brandenburg and Duchess of Prussia, 1595. Possibly by Georg Keller

The Prince of Wales in India, Notes at Agra and Jeypore (engraving)
1059176 The Prince of Wales in India, Notes at Agra and Jeypore (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in India)

The intense shooting of the bombs before the victorious attacks on October 11, on the Karst (colour litho)
2777592 The intense shooting of the bombs before the victorious attacks on October 11, on the Karst (colour litho) by Beltrame

Wheels for fireworks, illustration from Recueil de plusieurs machines militaires et
XIR217845 Wheels for fireworks, illustration from Recueil de plusieurs machines militaires et feux artificiels pour la guerre et recreation by Francois Thybourel, Pont-a-Mousson

The British Royal Horse Artillery - Rocket Troop, 1835 (colour litho)
810269 The British Royal Horse Artillery - Rocket Troop, 1835 (colour litho) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Advert, Pains Fireworks. 1927

The Abyssinian Expedition, the Naval Rocket Brigade firing Rockets at Senafe (engraving)
1611210 The Abyssinian Expedition, the Naval Rocket Brigade firing Rockets at Senafe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abyssinian Expedition)

Firing Rockets on Board HMS Monarch (engraving)
1621953 Firing Rockets on Board HMS Monarch (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing Rockets on Board HMS Monarch)

Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare (engraving)
1589627 Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare)

The War in Egypt, Reconnaissance with the Ironclad Train, 28 July (engraving)
1061023 The War in Egypt, Reconnaissance with the Ironclad Train, 28 July (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

The Peace Commemoration at Plymouth, Rockets and General Illumination of the Fleet in the Sound (engraving)
1608849 The Peace Commemoration at Plymouth, Rockets and General Illumination of the Fleet in the Sound (engraving) by Luscombe, Henry A

How to make an artificial cloud, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria
XIR217844 How to make an artificial cloud, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria by Diego Ufano, Brussels, 1613 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Flemish School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Transvaal War, Repulse of Sir G Colleys First Attack at Laings Neck, 28 January (engraving)
1590493 The Transvaal War, Repulse of Sir G Colleys First Attack at Laings Neck, 28 January (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

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"Exploring the Skies and Beyond: A Journey through Rockets" Witness the awe-inspiring sight of Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 as it gracefully takes off from Hatfield, soaring towards the heavens. The power and precision of Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missiles are on full display, showcasing their ability to defend against airborne threats. Get a closer look at the intricate workings of an Ariane 5 rocket with a detailed side view diagram, marveling at the engineering behind these incredible machines. Step back in time and imagine being aboard Apollo spacecraft as it embarks on its historic lunar mission, captured beautifully in this captivating artwork. Explore the world of military rockets and discover their vital role in defense systems, exemplifying human ingenuity in times of conflict. Take flight alongside Sopwith Pup N5186 of the RNAS, reliving moments from aviation history when rockets propelled mankind into new frontiers. Enter a mesmerizing Rocket Garden at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida – a testament to humanity's quest for space exploration and technological advancement. Prepare for liftoff as Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missiles stand tall, ready to protect our skies with unwavering vigilance. Experience sheer exhilaration witnessing a Space Shuttle launch - an extraordinary feat that showcases human ambition reaching for stars beyond our atmosphere. Pay homage to pioneers who paved the way by admiring old rockets displayed proudly at Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas - relics that remind us how far we've come. Embark on an imaginary journey alongside Curiosity rover on Mars through stunning artwork depicting its tireless exploration efforts - pushing boundaries even beyond Earth's limits. From NASA headquarters nestled amidst Houston's vibrant landscape emerges groundbreaking discoveries that shape our understanding of space within North America and beyond.