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Blue Streak Coralie stage being lifted into the LT Tower
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Blue Streak Coralie stage being lifted into the LT Tower
Blue Streak Coralie stage being lifted into the LT Tower at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory at Hatfield, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964
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1964 Ballistic Ballistics Dynamics Hatfield Hawker Lieutenant Lifted Missile Missiles Rocket Rockets Siddeley Streak
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In this photograph, taken circa 1964, we witness a pivotal moment in the development of advanced missile technology at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics' factory in Hatfield. The Blue Streak Coralie stage, a significant component of the Blue Streak ballistic missile system, is being carefully lifted into position inside the LT Tower. The Blue Streak missile was a British liquid-propelled ballistic missile, capable of delivering nuclear warheads over long distances. The Coralie stage was the second stage of the three-stage missile, responsible for boosting the payload to the required velocity and altitude for the third and final stage to take over and guide the warhead to its target. The lifting operation is being carried out with meticulous precision, as the Coralie stage, encased in protective covers, is hoisted into the air by a crane and maneuvered into place inside the LT Tower. The tower, a vital part of the missile assembly process, provided a controlled environment for the integration and testing of the missile stages. The scene is a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the Hawker Siddeley Dynamics team, who were at the forefront of missile technology during the Cold War era. The successful integration of the Coralie stage into the LT Tower marked a significant milestone in the development and production of the Blue Streak missile system. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a unique insight into the complex and intricate process of missile assembly and the role that British engineering played in the global arms race of the 1960s.
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