Testing the new BBC TV mast at Crystal Palace, London

Nov. 20, 1957 - Testing the new B.B.C television mast with the aid of rockets at crystal palace: The new B.B.C Television Mast which is 709 ft. high underwent an aerodynamic test today when a battery of ten rockets mounted on the tower at a height of 625 ft. above ground level and fired in sequence. The rockets were a fixture and when fired each one created a thrust of half a ton. Any movement of the tower being recorded on electronic equipment in a mobile laboratory. The tests were conducted in conjunction with the National Physical Laboratory and the Royal Aircraft Establishment. Photo shows looking up the giant mast at Crystal Palace this morning as workmen take up the rockets to Palace this morning as workmen take up the rocket to be fixed at 625 ft on the mast for the tests today

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