Feb. 02, 1958 - Javelin With Firestreaks: Standard equipment of the Gloster Javelin, delta-wing, jet, ''guided missile platform'' of the Royal Air Force is the de Havilland Firestreak, guided missile which ''homes'' on its target by an infra-red system.One of the world's most powerful fighters, the Javelin can operate at over 50,000 feet at speeds of over 600 m.p.h. Photo shows Javelin with four Firestreaks at the ready beneath its wings.
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5601 x 4459 px | 47.4 x 37.8 cm | 18.7 x 14.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
2 February 1958Photographer:
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Feb. 02, 1958 - Javelin With Firestreaks: Standard equipment of the Gloster Javelin, delta-wing, jet, ''guided missile platform'' of the Royal Air Force is the de Havilland Firestreak, guided missile which ''homes'' on its target by an infra-red system.One of the world's most powerful fighters, the Javelin can operate at over 50, 000 feet at speeds of over 600 m.p.h. Photo shows Javelin with four Firestreaks at the ready beneath its wings. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)