slgwv's photos with the keyword: missile

The caption reads, below the dimensions: "The TX-10 is a prototype solid propellant rocket motor for the US Army's surface-to-surface Lacrosse missile that was designed for use against tanks and bunkers. The motor was manufactured in the 1950s and had a 100-percent flight reliability record." ATK (formerly Morton-Thiokol) outdoor display in northern Utah, USA. This was a major rocket development facility during the Cold War and beyond.

The caption reads, below the dimensions: "The Mk 70 Mod 1 motor is an upgraded version of the US Navy's Mk12 Mod 1. It is the booster for the Navy's two-stage, extended-range RIM-67 Standard Missile SM-2ER used primarily as a fleet protection system against enemy aircraft and missiles." ATK (formerly Morton-Thiokol) outdoor display in northern Utah, USA. This was a major rocket development facility during the Cold War and beyond.

Old ICBM site near Davenport, Washington state. This was the foundation for the building in the foreground in this pic: www.flickr.com/photos/75942165@N07/8123552906 Thanks to katfish_katcher at Flickr for tracking this down.

Old ICBM site near Davenport, Washington state.

Old ICBM site near Davenport, Washington state. This is presumably where they brought the rocket in. Apparently the site is now also the local automotive graveyard!

Another view. Old ICBM site near Davenport, Washington state.

Old ICBM site near Davenport, Washington state. Another view of the blast door, on the left. The antenna is not original, but appears to be a local ranch's satellite TV!

On an abandoned ICBM site near Davenport, Washington state.

On an abandoned ICBM site near Davenport, Washington state. The long flat object is the blast door that would be rolled out of the way in case of launch.

Old ICBM site near Davenport, Washington state.