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A Thor IRBM is launched from Air Force Missile Test Centre
A Thor IRBM is launched from the Air Force Missile Test Center, Patrick AFB, Florida, USA
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Center Florida Irbm Launched Missile Patrick Test Thor
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating and historically significant poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of a Thor Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (IRBM) being launched from the Air Force Missile Test Centre at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, USA. This evocative and intriguing print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is rights managed, adding an authentic and exclusive touch to your space. Relive the thrilling history of space exploration and military innovation with this stunning and thought-provoking addition to your collection.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking photograph, an Atlas E missile, specifically an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) variant known as the Thor, is being launched from the Air Force Missile Test Center located at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, USA. The year is not explicitly stated in the image, but based on the vintage appearance of the equipment and uniforms, it is estimated to be from the late 1950s or early 1960s. The Thor IRBM, or Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, was a critical component of the United States' strategic defense arsenal during the Cold War era. The missile was designed and manufactured by the Convair Division of General Dynamics, and it could carry a nuclear warhead up to a range of 1,500 miles (2,414 kilometers). In this test launch, a Thor missile is being transported to the launch pad by a C-124 Globemaster II military transport aircraft. The Globemaster, a versatile cargo plane, was an essential asset for the U.S. military during the Cold War, as it could carry large and heavy payloads, including missiles, troops, and supplies. The Thor missile is then loaded onto the launch pad, where it is prepared for countdown and ignition. The launch team, dressed in protective gear and wearing helmets, monitors the missile's systems and communication channels, ensuring a successful launch. The image captures the intensity and complexity of the missile testing process, as well as the technological advancements and military might of the time. The Thor missile's launch from the Air Force Missile Test Center at Patrick Air Force Base marked a significant step forward in the development and deployment of the U.S. nuclear deterrent capabilities.
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