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Blue Streak flight vehicle F1 lifting off from Woomera
Blue Streak flight vehicle F1 lifting off from the pad at Woomera
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Ballistic Ballistics Lifting Missile Missiles Rocket Rockets Streak Woomera
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1. Title: "Blue Streak Flight Vehicle F1 Soaring Skyward from Woomera's Launch Pad" 2. Description: This image showcases the historic moment when the Blue Streak Flight Vehicle F1, a groundbreaking British ballistic missile, lifted off from its launch pad at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. The year was 1964, and the Blue Streak program represented the United Kingdom's commitment to developing its own independent ballistic missile capability. 3. The Blue Streak was a two-stage, liquid-propelled missile with a range of over 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers). Its first stage, depicted in this photograph, was powered by a cluster of five Reaction Motors XLR11 engines, producing a combined thrust of approximately 350,000 pounds (1.5 million Newtons). 4. As the countdown sequence reached its climax, the engines roared to life, generating a plume of smoke and flames. The immense pressure within the engines forced the missile's nozzles open, and the Blue Streak began its ascent into the sky. 5. The launch from Woomera was a significant milestone in the Blue Streak program, marking the successful completion of numerous ground tests and paving the way for further flight tests. This event demonstrated the United Kingdom's progress in the field of ballistic missile technology, contributing to the global arms race during the Cold War era. 6. The Blue Streak program eventually led to the development of the Europa ballistic missile, which was intended for use as a part of the UK's Polaris nuclear weapons system. The Polaris missiles were ultimately deployed on submarines, providing the Royal Navy with a formidable deterrent capability. 7. This photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the scientists, engineers, and military personnel involved in the Blue Streak project. It also highlights the pivotal role that Woomera Test Range played in the development of advanced rocket and missile technology during the mid-20th century.
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