English Electric Thunderbird Mk1 (SAM) Gate Guard
An original, authentic English Electric Thunderbird Gate Guard, a British first-generation mobile surface-to-air guided missile, on its mobile launcher in a ready for firing pose, approx. 0.52 meters diameter x 1.63 m wingspan. The Thunderbird Mk.1 was developed in the 1950's by English Electric Aviation for the British Army. This example depicted in dark green livery has a cylindrical body with yellow ogive nose cone, mid-mounted with cropped-delta wings and four 'Gosling' booster rockets.
The Thunderbird is supported on a heavy cast-iron base/trailer with traverse/elevation gear housing, manual control handwheel. The heavy launcher platform manufactured by Stanton & Staveley features structural support arms and trailer rig. Stanton & Staveley were contracted by the Ministry of Supply to manufacture components for military infrastructure including mobile missile launcher assemblies, trailers and swivel bases.
Please note that this aircraft will need to be collected from its current location in a private setting, information to follow. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Buyers will be responsible for all costs and for any damage caused to private property while removing the item.
An original, authentic English Electric Thunderbird Gate Guard, a British first-generation mobile surface-to-air guided missile, on its mobile launcher in a ready for firing pose, approx. 0.52 meters diameter x 1.63 m wingspan. The Thunderbird Mk.1 was developed in the 1950's by English Electric Aviation for the British Army. This example depicted in dark green livery has a cylindrical body with yellow ogive nose cone, mid-mounted with cropped-delta wings and four 'Gosling' booster rockets.
The Thunderbird is supported on a heavy cast-iron base/trailer with traverse/elevation gear housing, manual control handwheel. The heavy launcher platform manufactured by Stanton & Staveley features structural support arms and trailer rig. Stanton & Staveley were contracted by the Ministry of Supply to manufacture components for military infrastructure including mobile missile launcher assemblies, trailers and swivel bases.
Please note that this aircraft will need to be collected from its current location in a private setting, information to follow. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Buyers will be responsible for all costs and for any damage caused to private property while removing the item.
