Lindy’s Lad
July 23, 2007 at 10:59 pm

Bloodhound missile markings

During the paintstrip of our Bloodhound (mk2?) some markings came to light. On the side of the nose section (immediately aft of the nose cone) was the legend ‘S.T.7’ . Any ideas what this could be. The same code was found in two other places.

Does anyone have decent pics of the rest of the original markings such as sling points, etc? (White painted version with yellow boosters)

Thanks in advance.

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By: Scott Marlee - 3rd April 2009 at 17:09

will it cost money? were not allowed to spend anymore 🙁 haha

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By: Arabella-Cox - 3rd April 2009 at 17:06

if you get permission there are a few still on the range at north luffenham, i’ve seen them myself many times but you need permission of the army who now control the range area

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By: Lindy's Lad - 3rd April 2009 at 12:54

Vern, sadly you are 2 years too late for me…. Try contacting NEAM direct through their website www.neam.org.uk

Thanks for your efforts though!

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By: BIGVERN1966 - 3rd April 2009 at 12:07

That round came from Kemble if memory serves, yellow boosts were fitted to the XRD1/XRD2 development rounds that were fired at Woomerra in 1957-1960 during the Bloodhound Mk 1 Service Acceptance Trials. Boosts on operational rounds were white with brown (live) bands around the motor tubes just behind the forward Boost mounts.

There is a Mark 1 in a Scrapyard at Wells that has most of the stencilling on it, plus I’ve got some good photos of RAAF operational rounds kicking about, that I can get to you next weekend.

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By: Lindy's Lad - 23rd July 2007 at 23:32

I think you have yourself a Mk 1. Big Vern who posts on this Forum is the kiddie for Bloodhound gen. Where is your missile now located?

OK, to me its a big white pointy thing… Its the gate guard at North East Aircraft Museum. Its being renovated and stuck on a pole. By the way, anyone got a pir of rear fins they would care to donate?….. just two…:D

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By: AgCat - 23rd July 2007 at 23:28

I think you have yourself a Mk 1. Big Vern who posts on this Forum is the kiddie for Bloodhound gen. Where is your missile now located?