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From: Derbyshire UK
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posted 09-09-2023 10:16 AM            

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Does anybody have any launch covers from Woomera, Australia prior to May 1966?

I'm looking especially for Blue Streak (ELDO), or Black Knight launches, but will consider other rocket launches including but not exclusive of Skylark or Nike-Cajun ionosphere missions.

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From: Palma de Mallorca, Is. Baleares - SPAIN
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posted 09-16-2023 11:38 AM               

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I am not an expert in launches from Woomera but I think the first launch was in June 5, 1964.

This is the cover I have (not for sale) only for reference.

After this, I think just other two launches from Woomera were performed: Oct. 20, 1964 and March 22, 1965. Then next launch in May 24, 1966.

So, only three launches were performed from Woomera prior to May 1966.

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From: Derbyshire UK
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posted 09-17-2023 07:08 AM            

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I think we may be at cross-purposes here. There were hundreds of launches from Woomera prior to 1966, starting in 1957. Skylark, Long Tom, HAD, and Black Arrow were all launched from there.

There were only three Blue Streak (ELDO) launches, yes.

I am trying to buy any of them, but especially the Blue Streak launches, followed in descending order by Black Knight, Sparta, and Skylark launch covers.

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