Cold War

A History of The Cold War Era from 1945 to 1991.

British Bristol ''Belvedere'' Helicopter

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-bristol-belvedere-helicopter 31st Jul 2021 - The Bristol ''Belvedere'' was a Multi-purpose Helicopter developed by The Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was deployed with The British Army in 1961. A …

US Ryan Model 147 Recon Drone

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-ryan-model-147-recon-drone 31st Jul 2021 - The Ryan Model 147 Reconnaissance Drone was an early ''Spy'' Drone, developed by The Ryan Aeronautics Company in 1962. Contracted to The US Air Force' …

The ''Aurora'' Project

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-aurora-project 31st Jul 2021 - In the 1980s, much of The ''Aurora'' Project was rumor and speculation. Some claim it existed, others not. But is is clear that much of The ''Aurora'' …

US Grumman F-9 ''Cougar'' Fighter Jet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-grumman-f9-cougar-fighter-jet 31st Jul 2021 - The Grumman F-9 ''Cougar'' was a Fighter Jet developed for The US Marine Corps. and US Navy. A Carrier-Based Fighter, 2,000 were produced for deployme …

US Douglas F6D ''Missileer'' Fighter Jet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-douglas-f6d-missileer-fighter-jet 31st Jul 2021 - The Douglas F6D ''Missileer'' was envisioned as a US Navy Fleet Defense Fighter Jet, first proposed in 1959. Seen as being a Fighter capable of being …

Operation ''Hardtack''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/operation-hardtack 31st Jul 2021 - Operation ''Hardtack'' was a series of Nuclear weapons Tests held over a wide range of Pacific Islands (uninhabited), which took place in 1958. A tota …

Operation ''Dominic''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/operational-dominic 31st Jul 2021 - Operation ''Dominic'' was a series of (31) Nuclear Air Burst and Underwater Tests conducted by The US Military in 1962. The Test were completed in The …

Operation ''Crossroad''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/operation-crossroad 31st Jul 2021 - Operation ''Crossroad'' was the first series of Atomic Weapons Testings since the famed ''Trinity'' Tests of 1945 (which lead to the end of World War …

French Mle 1950 LRAC 73mm Rocket Launcher

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-mle-1950-lrac-73mm-rocket-launcher 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in 1950 for use by The French Army, The Mle 1950 LRAC was a 73mm reusable Rocket Launcher. It was based on The US M20 ''Bazooka'' 3.5-inch L …

French TAP 150 Anti-Tank Scooter

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-tap-150-antitank-scooter 31st Jul 2021 - A product of The Vespa Scooter Company of Italy was to provide an affordable form of reliable transportation for everyone. When production Contracts w …

French SEPECAT ''Jaguar'' Attack Fighter Jet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-sepecat-jaguar-attack-fighter-jet 31st Jul 2021 - The joint British-French ''Jaguar'' was an Attack-Fighter which was produced and deployed in 1973. The primary goal of The ''Jaguar'' was to provide c …

British Hawker ''Sea Hawk'' Day Fighter Jet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-hawker-sea-hawk-day-fighter-jet 31st Jul 2021 - The Hawker Aircraft Company ''Sea Hawk'' Day Fighter was first deployed with The British Royal Navy in 1953. It was the first Jet Fighter produced by …