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The Arrival of the First Thor Ballistic Missile to RAF Bom
Photograph of the delivery of first Thor Ballistic Missile to an RAF Base in Norfolk, 19th September 1958. Sixty-five feet long, it was carried to the site from a nearby American base on a 90 foot long transporter. The Thors nuclear war-head was retained by the Americans and any British decision to launch this missile would have been subject to American approval. RAF Regiment guards can be seen in the foreground, ready to deter any naughty ideas
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1958 Approval Arrival Ballistic Carried Decision Deter Feet Foot Foreground Guards Ideas Missile Naughty Nearby Norfolk Nuclear Ready Regiment Retained Sixty Subject Transporter Base Delivery
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 16.8cm (15.6" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the arrival of the first Thor Ballistic Missile to an RAF base in Norfolk on 19th September 1958. The sheer size and power of this missile is evident as it is carried on a 90-foot long transporter, with American personnel overseeing its delivery.
The significance of this event cannot be overstated, as the Thors nuclear warhead was retained by the Americans, giving them ultimate control over any potential launch from British soil. This arrangement meant that any decision to use this powerful weapon would have been subject to American approval, highlighting the close relationship between the two nations during this tense period of Cold War politics.
In the foreground of the image, RAF Regiment guards stand ready, poised to deter any unauthorized access or interference with this highly sensitive equipment. Their presence serves as a reminder of the serious implications associated with such advanced military technology.
This photograph not only documents a key moment in military history but also serves as a stark reminder of the complex dynamics at play during this era. It is a testament to both technological progress and political tensions that defined much of the mid-20th century.
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