Blackcap Rocket Motor Manufacture. Process descriptions and photographs
Blackcap Rocket Motor Manufacture. Process descriptions and photographs
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
1
1980
Cotton Linters as delivered in bales
Cotton Linters as delivered in bales
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
2
1980
Cotton teased and prepared for nitration
Cotton teased and prepared for nitration
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
3
1980
New mechanical nitration buildings
New mechanical nitration buildings
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
4
1980
New mechanical nitrators
New mechanical nitrators
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
5
1980
Paper scrolling for wood (Old Facility 1944)
Paper scrolling for wood (Old Facility 1944)
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
6
1980
Thompson Displacement for dipping wood NC (Old Facility 1944)
Thompson Displacement for dipping wood NC (Old Facility 1944)
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
7
1980
Paper scrolling for Wood (Old Facility now)
Paper scrolling for Wood (Old Facility now)
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
8
1980
Thompson Displacement for dipping wood NC (Old Facility now)
Thompson Displacement for dipping wood NC (Old Facility now)
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
9
1980
The Rolling Mill
The Rolling Mill
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
10
1980
Rolling Machine
Rolling Machine
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
11
1980
Rolling Operation
Rolling Operation
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
12
1980
22.5" VU Carpet Roll
22.5" VU Carpet Roll
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
13
1980
22.5" Horizontal Press
22.5" Horizontal Press
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
14
1980
Cutting to length extrusions from 22.5" Press
Cutting to length extrusions from 22.5" Press
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
15
1980
Quality inspection of X-Ray Charges
Quality inspection of X-Ray Charges
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
16
1980
Sawing of Chares after X-Ray verification
Sawing of Chares after X-Ray verification
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
17
1980
Machining of Charges
Machining of Charges
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
18
1980
Ethyl Cellulose coat expansion
Ethyl Cellulose coat expansion
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
19
1980
Ethyl Cellulose coat preparation
Ethyl Cellulose coat preparation
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
20
1980
Coated charge and empty motor body
Coated charge and empty motor body
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
21
1980
Preparation for motor assembly
Preparation for motor assembly
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
22
1980
Thrust alignment of completed assembly
Thrust alignment of completed assembly
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
23
1980
Blackcap and Redstart Charge Conduit Configuration
Blackcap and Redstart Charge Conduit Configuration
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
24
1980
Redstart assembly
Redstart assembly
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
25
1980
Redstart assembly
Redstart assembly
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
26
1980
Process Description: Nitrocellulose (Wood based, Displacement)
Process Description: Nitrocellulose (Wood based, Displacement)
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
27
1980
Process Description: Nitrocellulose
Process Description: Nitrocellulose
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
28
1980
Process Description: Nitroglycerine and Paste
Process Description: Nitroglycerine and Paste
499
1990
FC_wasc
1
29
1980
Process Description: Rocket Propellant
Process Description: Rocket Propellant
499
1990
FC_wasc
2
0
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
PDF
2
1
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_11 - New Nitric acid process 1946
PDF
2
2
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_388 -
PDF
2
3
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_389 -
PDF
2
4
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_391-1 - ERDE Annual program 1954-55
PDF
2
5
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_391-2 - ERDE Annual program 1954-55
PDF
2
6
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_392 - Annual program 1955-56
PDF
2
7
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_1252 -
PDF
2
8
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_1426 - Bombing of Woolwich 1941 and subsequent dispersal
PDF
2
9
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_37_1429 - List of ERDE publications 1969-74
PDF
2
10
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_41_324 -
PDF
2
11
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
Avia_67_1 - This is the correspondence file concerning Simmons short history of RGPF
PDF
2
12
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_2 - Introduction of cost accounting to ERDE
PDF
2
13
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_3 - Panel on non metallic materials
PDF
2
14
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_8 - ERDE programs of research 1960-63
PDF
2
15
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_14 - Technical meetings on rocket motor research 1958-61
PDF
2
16
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_15 - Technical reports on rocket motor research 1958-61
PDF
2
17
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_25 - Minutes of working party on supply of propellants
PDF
2
18
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_26 - Minutes of working party on supply of propellants
PDF
2
19
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_30 -
PDF
2
20
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
AVIA_67_40 - German scientists employed at Waltham Abbey after the war
PDF
2
21
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
WO_194_16464 - Report on a visit and presentation May 1967
PDF
2
22
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
WO_195_10295 - ERDE research program Jan-Dec 1949 - Appendix A & B
PDF
2
23
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
WO_195_11074 -
PDF
2
24
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
WO_195_14007 - Activity report 1957
PDF
2
25
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
WO_195_14319 - Activity report 1958
PDF
2
26
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
WO_195_1546 -
PDF
2
27
Collection of WARGM related Rocket Development Documents from The National Archives, 1946-1974. Photographed by Peter Blake (2013).
WO_195_3300 -
PDF
3
1
1970
RARDE_Memorandum_15-70
A small scale study of the fragmentation effect of aluminised RDX/binder compositions. P. Emmott; L. Cottle.
PDF
4
1
10.1984
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics abstract "British Rocketry during WWII"
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics abstract "British Rocketry during WWII"
500
2012
FC_wasc
5
1
1997
"Fort Halstead - A celebration of the first 100 years" by Robin Clive
"Fort Halstead - A celebration of the first 100 years" by Robin Clive
501
2013
FC_wasc
6
1
1990's
"Rocket Propellant and Motor Systems" Royal Ordnance, Explosives Division, Bishopton
"Rocket Propellant and Motor Systems" Royal Ordnance, Explosives Division, Bishopton
502
2014
FC_wasc
7
1
1990's
"Rocket Motors" Royal Ordnance, Explosives Division, Bishopton
"Rocket Motors" Royal Ordnance, Explosives Division, Bishopton
503
2015
FC_wasc
8
0
The Origin of Rockets in China by Jixing Pan from "Gunpowder, the history of an international technology"
The Origin of Rockets in China by Jixing Pan from "Gunpowder, the history of an international technology"
482
1962
FC_wasc
8
1
The Origin of Rockets in China by Jixing Pan from "Gunpowder, the history of an international technology"
Fei-huo-ch'iang or flying fire lance used in the battle of K'ai -feng-fu, 1232 (a rocket device)
482
1962
FC_wasc
8
2
The Origin of Rockets in China by Jixing Pan from "Gunpowder, the history of an international technology"
P'i-li-p'ao or thunderbolt missile, used in the battle of Ts'ai-shih in 1161 and its flight state (earliest reliable reference to use of rockets)
482
1962
FC_wasc
9
1
6-11.1854
Extract from Harper's New Monthly Magazine, "What is a Congreve Rocket?"
Extract from Harper's New Monthly Magazine, "What is a Congreve Rocket?"
2021
FC_wasc
10
0
1971
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
1
2009
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
2
2009
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
3
2009
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
4
2009
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
5
2009
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
6
2009
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
THE HIGH DOWN TEST SITE, ISLE OF WIGHT, ROCKET TEST SITE, SURVEY REPORT, by Wayne Cocroft, 2007. RESEARCH DEPARTMENT REPORT SERIES no. 90-2007 ISSN 1749-8775. Copyright English Heritage 2009.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
7
2007
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
The National Trust, "The Needles New Battery - For Your Eyes Only", Booklet. Copyright National Trust 2007
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
8
1971
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Images of test firing in 1960s.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
08-01
1960
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Image of High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Aerial photo of site.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
08-02
1960
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Image of High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Map of site.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
08-03
1960
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Image of High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Control Room.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
08-04
1960
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Image of High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Recording Room.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
08-05
1960
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Image of High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Black Arrow Rocket static test.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
9
2009
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Letter from Hannah Griffiths, Custodian of Needles Old Battery and High Down Rocket Test Site. Includes 7 pictures.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
09-01
1960s
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo from Hannah Griffiths, Custodian. Copyright by Saunders Roe Archive, courtesy of National Archive. Black Arrow Rocket static test.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
09-02
1960s
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo from Hannah Griffiths, Custodian. Copyright by Saunders Roe Archive, courtesy of National Archive. Black Arrow Rocket static test.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
09-03
1960s
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo from Hannah Griffiths, Custodian. Copyright by Saunders Roe Archive, courtesy of National Archive. Successful Black Arrow rocket launch at Woomera, includes Waxwing motor.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
09-04
1960s
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo from Hannah Griffiths, Custodian. Copyright by Saunders Roe Archive, courtesy of National Archive. Control panel for Black Arrow rocket launch.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
09-05
1960s
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo from Hannah Griffiths, Custodian. Copyright by Saunders Roe Archive, courtesy of National Archive. Aerial View of Needles High Down Rocket Test Site.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
09-06
1960s
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo from Hannah Griffiths, Custodian. Copyright by Saunders Roe Archive, courtesy of National Archive. Prospero satellite launched by Black Arrow rocket incl Waxwing Motor.
508
2022
FC_wasc
10
09-07
2009
British Hovercraft Corporation brochure - The High Down Industrial Test Facilities, The Needles, Isle of Wight. Rocket Test Beds. Also 2009 images of High Down Site. Also National Trust Leaflet "For your Eyes Only". Also images from Hannah Griffiths and Saunders Roe Archive.
Photo from Hannah Griffiths, Custodian. Copyright by Saunders Roe Archive, courtesy of National Archive. Hannah Griffiths and Volunteer- custodian of Needles Old Battery and High Down Rocket Test Site.
508
2022
FC_wasc
11
1
LAW Rocket Firing demonstration, 1978 and from "Amazing Ordnance" No 20, 1998 - The LAW 80
LAW Rocket Firing demonstration, 1978 and from "Amazing Ordnance" No 20, 1998 - The LAW 80
2023
FC_wasc
12
1
LAW Firing demonstration, 1978 and from "Amazing Ordnance" No 20, 1998 - The LAW 80
LAW Firing demonstration, 1978 and from "Amazing Ordnance" No 20, 1998 - The LAW 80
509
2024
FC_wasc
13
1
11.2001
Explosives Technology for Qinetiq, Larkhill
Explosives Technology for Qinetiq, Larkhill
2027
FC_wasc
14
1
1966
Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Data Sheets 1-42. Ministry of Aviation, RPE Westcott
Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Data Sheets 1-42. Ministry of Aviation, RPE Westcott
2092
FC_wasc
15
0
1945
4 Reports by the Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee, G-2 Division, Shaef (Rear) Ap0-413. Donated by John Bridger, 05-08-2015. Donation Form 106.
4 Reports by the Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee, G-2 Division, Shaef (Rear) Ap0-413. Donated by John Bridger, 05-08-2015. Donation Form 106.
2368
FC_wasc
15
1
1945
1 of 4 Reports by the Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee, G-2 Division, Shaef (Rear) Ap0-413. Donated by John Bridger, 05-08-2015. Donation Form 106.
GERMAN GUIDED MISSILE RESEARCH
2368
FC_wasc
15
2
1945
2 of 4 Reports by the Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee, G-2 Division, Shaef (Rear) Ap0-413. Donated by John Bridger, 05-08-2015. Donation Form 106.
ROCKETS AND GUIDED MISSILES
2368
FC_wasc
15
3
1945
3 of 4 Reports by the Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee, G-2 Division, Shaef (Rear) Ap0-413. Donated by John Bridger, 05-08-2015. Donation Form 106.
INVESTIGATION OF ROCKET RESEARCH
2368
FC_wasc
15
4
1945
4 of 4 Reports by the Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee, G-2 Division, Shaef (Rear) Ap0-413. Donated by John Bridger, 05-08-2015. Donation Form 106.
ACOUSTIC TORPEDO PISTOL PI-KIEL
2368
FC_wasc
16
1
2007
Summerfield Rocket Donation CD - Pictures
Summerfield Rocket Donation CD - Pictures
1464
FC_CD
16
2
2007
Summerfield Rocket Donation CD - Documentation
Summerfield Rocket Donation CD - Documentation
1464
FC_CD
17
1
22-02-2019
Israel's Beresheet Moon mission
Launch from Cape Canaveral on Falcon 9 rocket. Uses the Leros engine developed by Nammo in Wescott, Buckinghamshire. The targeted landing site is in a northern-hemisphere lava plain called Mare Serenitatis. It will take photos and engage in some magnetic investigations.
digital
18
1
1999
Rapier Missle Launcher Model
Tracked Rapier Missle Launcher Sales Model used for promoting the sales of Rapier by MBDA UK Ltd. This vehicle was used by British Army and various export customers. Donation: see waoef-122
display
19
1
1993
AAS History Series Volume 22 Chapter 7 ""German Engineers: Their contribution to British Rocket Technology after WW2" by Dr John Becklake. See also wasc-2115
AAS History Series Volume 22 Chapter 7 ""German Engineers: Their contribution to British Rocket Technology after WW2" by Dr John Becklake. See also wasc-2115
1914
FC_wasc
20
1
4.4.2006
"German Rocket Engineers in Britain - their influence revisited" Article by John Becklake from ACTA Astronautica. See also wasc-1914
"German Rocket Engineers in Britain - their influence revisited" Article by John Becklake from ACTA Astronautica. See also wasc-1914
2115
FC_wasc
21
1
1968
Petrel Rocket Launcher
Before the era of many satellites orbiting the earth, sounding rockets were extensively used for weather forecasting and other scientific purposes. Petrel was one such British sounding rocket.
digital
22
1
1806
"The Rocket Pioneers" by Beryl Williams and Samuel Epstein. Chapter 1 - William Congreve and His War Rocket.
Copy of a Lonsdale painting portraying Sir William watching the rocket barrage at the British seige of Copenhagen, 1806.
550
2085
FC_wasc
23
0
2012
Early Rocketry Series by Les Tucker, Extracts from Touchpaper issues.
Early Rocketry and Rocket Propellant
637
2308
FC_wasc
23
1
2012
Early Rocketry Series by Les Tucker, Extracts from Touchpaper issues.
Early Rocketry Part 1 - China, India, Britain Russia, France; Touchpaper Autumn 2012 (tp_2012_09)
637
2308
FC_wasc
23
2
2012
Early Rocketry Series by Les Tucker, Extracts from Touchpaper issues.
Early Rocketry Part 2 - America, Robert Goddard; Touchpaper Winter 2012 (tp_2012_12)
637
2308
FC_wasc
23
3
2013
Early Rocketry Series by Les Tucker, Extracts from Touchpaper issues.
Early Rocketry Part 3 - The American Rocket Society; Touchpaper Spring 2013 (tp_2013_03)
637
2308
FC_wasc
23
4
2015
Early Rocketry Series by Les Tucker, Extracts from Touchpaper issues.
Early Rocketry Part 4 - America; Touchpaper June 2015 (tp_2015_06)
digital
23
5
2015
Early Rocketry Series by Les Tucker, Extracts from Touchpaper issues.
Early Rocketry Part 5 - Herman Oberth; Touchpaper September 2015 (tp_2015_09)
digital
23
6
2015
Early Rocketry Series by Les Tucker, Extracts from Touchpaper issues.
Early Rocketry Part 6 - Britain; Touchpaper December 2015 (tp_2015_12)
