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The Secretary of State for War, The Right Hon John Prof?
The Secretary of State for War, The Right Hon John Profumo, OBE, MC, visited the Guided Weapons Division of English Electric Aviation Ltd, Stevenage, on Monday, 7 November 1960. In front of the English Electric Thunderbird missile is Lord Caldecote, Managing Director, English Electric Aviation Ltd (second left); John Profumo (third left); Lt General Sir Harold E. Pyman, KCB, CBE, DSO, Deputy Chief of the Imperial General Staff (left) and Major General E.S. Lindsay, CB, CBE, DSO, Deputy Minister of Ordnance (right). Date: 1960
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1960 Division Electric Guided Monday Profumo Right Secretary Stevenage Visited Weapons
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In this historic photograph, The Right Honourable John Profumo, OBE, MC, Secretary of State for War, pays a visit to the Guided Weapons Division of English Electric Aviation Ltd, located in Stevenage, on Monday, 7th November 1960. Accompanied by senior military and industry figures, Profumo inspects an English Electric Thunderbird missile, marking his presence in the heart of the British defence industry. Standing to Profumo's left is Lord Caldecote, the Managing Director of English Electric Aviation Ltd, who welcomed the Secretary of State to the facility. To Profumo's right are Lt General Sir Harold E. Pyman, KCB, CBE, DSO, Deputy Chief of the Imperial General Staff, and Major General E.S. Lindsay, CB, CBE, DSO, Deputy Minister of Ordnance. The Thunderbird missile, a significant development in British military technology, showcases the advanced capabilities of English Electric Aviation Ltd. The visit underscores the collaboration between the government and the industry in driving military innovation and modernisation during a pivotal period in Cold War history. The photograph captures a moment of shared determination and commitment to safeguarding national security, as key figures from the military and industry come together to showcase the latest advancements in guided weapons technology. The visit to English Electric Aviation Ltd's Guided Weapons Division represents an important milestone in the Secretary of State for War's tenure and the ongoing efforts to maintain a strong and capable British defence force.
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