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A Thor missile is loaded into a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
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A Thor missile is loaded into a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
A Thor missile is loaded into a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II for transport to the UK
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In this historic photograph, a Thor missile is meticulously loaded into the cavernous cargo hold of a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, marking the beginning of its transatlantic journey to the United Kingdom. The year was 1961, and the Cold War was in full swing. The Thor missile, a key component of the US Jupiter-Thor ballistic missile program, was a critical element in the strategic defense of NATO countries against the Soviet Union. The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, a versatile military transport aircraft, was the workhorse of the US military during the 1950s and 1960s. Its large cargo capacity and ability to fly long distances made it an ideal choice for transporting the Thor missiles across the Atlantic. In this image, we see the precision and teamwork required to load such a massive and sensitive piece of military hardware into the aircraft. The Thor missile, with its distinctive shape and size, dwarfs the crew members as they work to secure it in place. The C-124 Globemaster II, with its Thor missile cargo, would make its way across the Atlantic, touching down in the UK where it would be assembled and prepared for deployment. This photograph is a testament to the logistical prowess and military might of the US military during the Cold War era, and a reminder of the critical role that transport aircraft played in ensuring the security of NATO countries during this tense period in world history.
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