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An almost complete Blue Streak at Stevenage, c1964
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An almost complete Blue Streak at Stevenage, c1964
An almost complete Blue Streak at Stevenage, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964
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1964 Ballistic Ballistics Complete Missile Missiles Rocket Rockets Stevenage Streak
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This photograph captures the almost completed Blue Streak ballistic missile undergoing final assembly at the Stevenson Engineering Company in Stevenage, England, around 1964. The Blue Streak was a British liquid-propelled ballistic missile, designed and developed to provide the United Kingdom with an independent nuclear deterrent capability. The missile, with its distinctive blue and white paint scheme, is seen here in various stages of completion. Workers can be seen in the foreground, engaged in the intricate process of assembling the complex missile system. The Blue Streak's large fuel tanks, which housed the liquid oxygen and kerosene propellants, dominate the image. The missile's powerful engine, located at the base, is also visible. The Blue Streak was a significant technological achievement for the United Kingdom, representing a major investment in the country's military capabilities. The missile was capable of delivering a nuclear warhead over a range of more than 2,500 kilometers, making it a formidable weapon in the Cold War era. Despite its impressive capabilities, the Blue Streak missile program faced numerous challenges and setbacks. The missile's high cost, combined with the availability of American nuclear weapons through the NATO alliance, led to the eventual cancellation of the program in 1966. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex world of missile engineering during the Cold War era. It serves as a reminder of the technological ingenuity and resources that went into developing these powerful weapons, as well as the geopolitical tensions that drove their development.
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