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Bristol Bloodhound guided missile unveiled at Filton
Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile was unveiled at Filton on 20 August 1957. Date: 1957
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In this historic photograph, taken on August 20, 1957, at Filton in Bristol, England, the innovative and groundbreaking Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile is unveiled to the public for the first time. The Bloodhound, a state-of-the-art ballistic missile, represented a significant leap forward in missile technology and defense capabilities. The Bloodhound was a supersonic, all-weather, radar-guided missile system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming enemy aircraft at high altitudes. Its advanced design featured a two-stage solid-fueled rocket motor, which propelled the missile to speeds of over Mach 3, making it one of the fastest missiles of its time. The missile's guidance system utilized radar homing, allowing it to accurately track and intercept its target. The unveiling of the Bloodhound missile at Filton marked the culmination of years of research and development by the British military and industry. The missile was a testament to the technological prowess of the time and represented a major investment in the country's defense capabilities. The Bloodhound would go on to serve in the armed forces of several nations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, until the 1990s. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of missile technology and defense, as the innovative and powerful Bloodhound missile is unveiled to the world for the first time. The image serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the scientists, engineers, and military personnel who worked tirelessly to develop and deploy advanced weapons systems, shaping the course of military history.
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