Thunderbird Launch
Thunderbird Launch
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The RTV or Rocket Test Vehicle was a research vehicle to study the problems
of steering missiles. This would eventually lead to the Thunderbird and Bloodhound missiles.
Notice the somewhat unconventional launching technique.
It was not until Black Knight that trials became properly detailed and documented.
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This video was taken at Woomera Testing Range, Australia on the
7th November 1960 whilst Thunderbird was undergoing acceptance trials.
It shows the Launch of a Thunderbird Mk1
The Army of the Sixties
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