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Hi there, For all those having an interest in WWII rocket science material (V-2), an original photo album on Berlin / Cuxhaven is up for sale on the bay. There are really interesting never-seen before pictures here...

http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/from-scimitar-to-fres-to-ajax/

Such bombs are mentioned in some books or articles about V-bombers and Canberra. E.g. in Aerofax "Vickers Valiant" as a alternative loads (beside of nukes) are 1 x 10000 lb HC or 2 x 5000 lb HC bombs. Maybe someone have some information about these bombs? Are they really existed, or only in...

After searching for a while I have found this video made about the Bekonskot Model Village in England At about 02:05 it shows the airport with a VC 10 and a Viscount and then lurking in the background three white Vulcans on dispersal. http://www.bekonscot.co.uk/history/full/ Happy memories...

Hi, the well known British company,Jackaroo,which built the Thruxton light aircraft based on DH Tiger Moth,it also developed the Paragon,a low-wing light aircraft in 1960s,powered by one 180 hp Lycoming O-360-AIA engine,I think it remained a Project,but I am not sure...

I put this under 'Early Aircraft Projects' because the things were free-flying but sorry if they should be under 'Missiles'. The sheer scale of this plan makes it hard to regard as a 'secret' project but seemingly it is, or at least I'd never heard of it. Anyway, here’s something on Britain’s...

Hi folks, Maybe this should be under 'Missile Projects' (or indeed 'Army Projects') - if so, let me know and I'll shift it, but anyway here are some details and images relating to Britain's 'Parachute-and-Cable' ground-launched anti-aircraft system. Cheers, 'Wingknut' “PAC (Parachute and Cable)...

http://www.crecy.co.uk/british-secret-projects-5

I cannot find my copy of the Janes or Hippo book with the 1962 artists impression of the Tiger class helicopter conversion. It looks very different from the version that actually appeared. It should be out of copyright by now so if anyone could scan a copy and post here, I would be very...

A number of books mention that HMS BELFAST was considered for conversion to carry helicopters and landing craft but the idea was soon dropped. Anyone know more?

** Moderators, if you think this stuff is unhelpful, please shut it down / delete this post and I promise I will not raise a word in protest. ** Hi folks, Sorry if any / all of this is old news and please note I am not starting this thread in order to set off a flame-war - indeed, I hereby...

True hero sadly departs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35626854

I had always been sceptical of the claims in various books that the RN planned to name its fifth Polaris boat RAMILLIES. It made no sense as all the other names RESOLUTION, RENOWN, REPULSE and REVENGE were related to the role of the boats. In his excellent new book about the RN submarine...

I noted with interest JFC Fuller's comment about the new Friedman British Battleships book that material exists in the National Archives about proposed modifications to the remaining King George V class battleships between 1945 and their withdrawal in the 50s. I have browsed the new Friedman...

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Helmover giant WWII torpedo I recently read David Edgerton’s excellent “Britain's War Machine: Weapons, Resources and Experts in the Second World War” which made mention of the “Helmover” giant, R-R- Merlin powered aerial torpedo. This weapon was designed by Air Commodore William Helmore, PhD...

Cy-27 said that he was working on a Weir designation list which which was the kick in the pants needed to prompt me to finish off my list! ____________________ J&G Weir Company, 1932-1943, and Cierva Autogiro Company (Cierva-Weir), 1943-1951 Weir autogyros and helicopters received simple...

Special effects model of Liberator from the BBC science fiction television series Blake's 7 found on eBay. Model built by special effects model great Martin J Bower. Source: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blakes-Seven-7-Original-Series-Liberator-Studio-Model-Film-TV-Movie-Star-Prop-/231564669649

Hi, here is a British manned rocket of 1946,intended to launch a man 150 miles into space,designed by R.A. Smith and H.E. Ross and considered an enlarged version of Germany V-2 Missile. FR 12/1958

The next edition of The Aviation Historian, published on 15th Oct, will include the first of a 3-part article about Folland's monoplane designs for Gloster in the early 1930s. It includes description and details on three flying boats, including this one. http://www.theaviationhistorian.com/