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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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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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