Black & Wight Fireworks British Peroxide Rockets

Derek Mack

ISBN 10: 1784566055 / ISBN 13: 9781784566050

Published by Fast Print Publishing, United Kingdom, 2018

About this Item

The author recalls his work involved with the Black Knight and Black Arrow rocket trials some 50 years ago, covering his time at the Isle of Wight and Australian test sites. The preparation of eight Black Knight and four Black Arrow rockets up to their liftoff are recounted in detail with relevant diagrams and a few photos.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Black & Wight Fireworks British Peroxide Rockets
• Publisher: Fast Print Publishing, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784566055
• ISBN 13: 9781784566050
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

First hand anecdotal snap shots offer a taste of daily life during the author’s fifteen-year period at the High Down and Woomera rocket test sites. The preparation of eight Black Knight and four Black Arrow rockets up to their liftoff are recounted in detail with relevant diagrams and a few photos. So-called “rocket-science” jargon is deliberately sidestepped throughout. Delays that dogged Black Arrow’s birth are touched along with a full explanation for terminating RO’s maiden flight. Peripheral issues met during the final two proving flights are also discussed. The launch team’s bittersweet feelings as R3 was readied and lifted off to deliver Prospero into earth orbit are chronicled alongside their dismay at the projects unfitting end. Black Arrow was Britain’s only home grown rocket to stage an orbital insertion and may also be the only rocket to achieve this using peroxide oxidiser.