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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Thomson-CSF (Presumed)

Cactus Missile Test

Published: Centre Essais des Landres, France, 1969 presumed

Edition: 1st presumed

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Spiral-bound booklet containing pasted in photos of P W Botha at firing test of the Cactus Missile, June 9th 1969 at the Biscarrosse testing range of SEREB in France.

The Cactus 131 Missile (originally Crotale EDIR) is an all-weather short-range SAM, which can be used to intercept low-flight missiles and aircraft, developed by Thompson-Houston {Thomson-Brandt merged with Compagnie Générale de Télégraphie Sans Fil (CSF) to form Thomson-CSF in 1968}. for the SADF, who paid 85% of the development costs, while France, who also later used the system, paid the rest. Originally designed for marine use, this was mounted on armoured vehicles in SA.

2 colour photos, 11 black & white, in soft card covers.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 210 x 150
  • Sold By: Africana Books
  • Contact Person: Stefan Blank
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 021 4475741
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Direct deposit/EFT to our account, or Visa, Master & Amex cards - but an extra 5% will be debited for card chgs.. Paypal also welcome, but 7% charge will be levied, as there are PP &repatriation fees to be paid.
  • Trade Associations: Member of SABDA


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