antarmike Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) 77 Squadron, RAF receives the first American built Douglas "Thor" intermediate range ballistic Missile. The missiles were based at Feltwell, Norfolk. The first firing of a Thor by an RAF crew took place in America on 16th April 1959. The Thor deterant lasted until its withdrawal in 1963. Edited September 20, 2008 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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