Ballistic Collection (page 4)

French soldiers using a catapult for flinging bombs during World War One, from The
KW1547389 French soldiers using a catapult for flinging bombs during World War One, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

NASA diagraom of the Mariner 1 spacecraft (right) and Atlas-Agena rocket launch vehicle (left), 1962
MARINER 1: DIAGRAM, 1962. NASA diagraom of the Mariner 1 spacecraft (right) and Atlas-Agena rocket launch vehicle (left), 1962

A view of a Soviet SS-13 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). SS-13 Savage RS-12 August 1982

Cold War: Cuban Missile Crisis. Aerial view of Russian medium- range ballistic missile launch site 2, San Cristobal, Cuba, l November 1962. Last missiles removed in April 1963

Destroying a ballistic missile C016 / 7646
Arms reduction. Explosion as the body of a RSD-10 Pioneer ballistic missile is destroyed as part of an arms reduction agreement. The explosion is from the solid fuel used in its rocket motor

Bullet hits alarm clock, high-speed image C016 / 9638
Bullet hits alarm clock. High-speed photograph of an alarm clock being hit by a bullet fired from an air rifle

Bullet hits water glass, high-speed image C016 / 9637
Bullet hits water glass. High-speed photograph of a water-filled glass being hit by a bullet fired from an air rifle

Destroying a ballistic missile C016 / 7647
Arms reduction. Explosion as the body of a RSD-10 Pioneer ballistic missile is destroyed as part of an arms reduction agreement. The explosion is from the solid fuel used in its rocket motor

Exploding water balloon, high-speed image C016 / 8455
Exploding water balloon. High-speed photograph of a water-filled balloon being hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

Exploding ice balloon, high-speed image C016 / 8454
Exploding ice balloon. High-speed photograph of a balloon-shaped piece of ice being hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

Exploding drinks can, high-speed image C016 / 8450
Exploding drinks can. High-speed photograph of a soft drinks can at the moment it is hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

North America, USA, New Hampshire, Warren. An unusual sight in a small town, a Redstone Rocket has been on display in Warrens town square since the early 1970 s

Illustration of a Soyuz rocket launching from the Baikonur launch complex near the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan, USSR
SOVIET SOYUZ ROCKET, 1975. Illustration of a Soyuz rocket launching from the Baikonur launch complex near the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan, USSR. Illustration by Davis Meltzer, 1975

An Atlas-Agena booster rocket launching the Mariner 1 spacecraft, which failed when the rocket deviated off course
MARINER 1: LAUNCH, 1962. An Atlas-Agena booster rocket launching the Mariner 1 spacecraft, which failed when the rocket deviated off course shortly after liftoff at Cape Canaveral, 22 July 1962

German physicist and rocket scientist. Oberth with officials of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville
HERMANN OBERTH (1894-1989). German physicist and rocket scientist. Oberth with officials of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville, Alabama, 1956. Left to right: Dr

T-66 multiple rocket launchers, of the 40th U. S. Infantry Division, fire salves of rockets at North Korean positions
KOREAN WAR: ROCKET LAUNCH. T-66 multiple rocket launchers, of the 40th U.S. Infantry Division, fire salves of rockets at North Korean positions, November 1952

The Republic F-84 Thunderjet of the U. S. Air Force firing rockets during a demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base in
F-84 THUNDERJET, 1949. The Republic F-84 Thunderjet of the U.S. Air Force firing rockets during a demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, 1949

Launch of the Pioneer Venus 1 spacecraft atop an Atlas Centaur rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 1978
PIONEER VENUS 1, 1978. Launch of the Pioneer Venus 1 spacecraft atop an Atlas Centaur rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 1978

Test launch of the Polaris 1500 nautical mile A-2 fleet ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 15 November 1960
MISSILE TEST, 1960. Test launch of the Polaris 1500 nautical mile A-2 fleet ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 15 November 1960

A U. S. Navy Crusader jet fighter fires a Zuni rocket at a Viet Cong target in South Vietnam, November 1965
VIETNAM WAR: CRUSADER JET. A U.S. Navy Crusader jet fighter fires a Zuni rocket at a Viet Cong target in South Vietnam, November 1965

Illustration of a Lance II short range missile being fired, probably in Europe, c1980
LANCE MISSILE, c1980. Illustration of a Lance II short range missile being fired, probably in Europe, c1980

The North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft releasing a rocket during training operations over the Nevada Desert
F-86 JET FIGHTER PLANE. The North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft releasing a rocket during training operations over the Nevada Desert Gunnery Range, 1951

Minuteman. NS-10Q missile guidance system from a Minuteman ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic missile), which carried a nuclear warhead

Blue Streak and Thor rockets
Nosecones of the Blue Streak and Thor rockets at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK. Blue Streak was the UKs nuclear deterrent ballistic missile of the 1950s and 1960s

Missile being destroyed in Kazakhstan
Disarmament. Explosion caused by the destruction of a missile at a site in Kazakhstan. The fireball comes from the solid-fuel rocket engine of the missile

Nuclear missile launch lights
Launching a nuclear missile. Lights on part of a control panel at a strategic missile launch training centre in Russia. The text on the lights translates to " launch sequence started"

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"Unleashing the Power: Exploring the World Missiles" The mighty HMS Vengeance returns to HMNB Clyde, showcasing its ballistic prowess after completing Operational Sea Training. Witness the fearsome Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missiles, ready to defend against any aerial threat with precision and speed. Behold the Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious, armed with devastating ballistic missiles that can strike targets from unimaginable distances. A historic moment captured: The arrival of the first Thor Ballistic Missile at RAF Bom, marking a significant advancement in military technology. Step back in time as we delve into history's tense moments - an intriguing U. S. Air Force photograph reveals the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Feel the adrenaline rush as North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft soar through the skies during the Korean War era, demonstrating their agility and firepower. Marvel at the pioneering Chrysler Jupiter-C sounding rocket at Cape Canaveral, paving the way for future space exploration and missile development. Discover Blue Streak's might at Woomera - a formidable intercontinental ballistic missile system designed to safeguard nations during times of uncertainty. Unveiling cutting-edge technology: The Sea Based X-band Radar stands tall on naval vessels, providing crucial surveillance capabilities for detecting incoming threats from afar. Prepare for defense like never before. Get up close with Bristol Bloodhound guided missiles unveiled at Filton; witness their sleek design and advanced targeting systems that ensure maximum accuracy even under extreme conditions. Guarding our shores: Explore North Coates' installation of Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air missiles - a testament to our commitment to national security and protection against airborne dangers.