In the early 1950s the United States wished to concentrate its
defence resources on the development of a 4,000 mile range
intercontinental ballistic missile. As a stop-gap measure, US
defence chiefs hoped to assist Britain with the development of its
own intermediate range missile. Despite US concerns that British
resources were limited the Air Ministry nonetheless proceeded with
the missile, called Blue Streak, to fulfil the operational
requirement which would give Britain an independent deterrent which
should remain invulnerable until the early 1970s. `Blue Streak:
Britain's Medium Range Ballistic Missile' traces the path from the
political decision to issue the contracts through the early
development and testing both in the UK and in Australia. The
reasons for the project's cancellation are considered and Blue
Streak's subsequent role as the first stage of the ELDO civilian
satellite launcher is noted. A requirement of the project was the
need to base the missiles in underground launchers to protect them
from attack. This aspect of the project is fully covered using
recently available information and specially drawn plans.
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