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Blue Streak nose fairing being lifted
Blue Streak nose fairing being lifted at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory at Hatfield, circa 1964. Date: circa 1964
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Media ID 18387041
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Picture Library
1964 Ballistic Ballistics Dynamics Fairing Hatfield Hawker Lifted Missile Missiles Nose Rocket Rockets Siddeley Streak
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step into the world of aviation history with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring this iconic image of a Blue Streak nose fairing being lifted at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics' factory at Hatfield, circa 1964. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Metal Print brings the past to life with stunning detail and vibrant colors. Each Metal Print is crafted using high-quality metal sheets coated with a durable, scratch-resistant finish, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching addition to your home or office decor. Relive the excitement of the Blue Streak era with this unique and captivating piece of aviation history.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, taken at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics' factory in Hatfield around 1964, a team of workers carefully lifts a Blue Streak nose fairing. The Blue Streak was a British ballistic missile system, developed during the height of the Cold War, designed to provide a nuclear deterrent against potential Soviet aggression. The nose fairing, a crucial component of the missile, protected the sensitive warhead from the extreme conditions of atmospheric re-entry. Its sleek, blue design was a testament to the advanced engineering and technological prowess of the time. The scene at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics' factory was a hive of activity, with workers in protective gear meticulously assembling and testing various parts of the missile system. The Blue Streak missile was a significant development in the field of ballistic missile technology, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead over a range of 1,500 miles. The photograph captures a moment of tension and anticipation, as the workers carefully maneuver the nose fairing into position, ready for the next stage of production. The image is a poignant reminder of the technological innovations and engineering feats that shaped the Cold War era, and the role that companies like Hawker Siddeley Dynamics played in shaping the course of history. This photograph, with its rich historical context and intriguing narrative, is an essential addition to any collection of Cold War history or engineering archives. It offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a window into the world of missile technology and the people who made it possible.
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