1958 Press Photo Woolwich Searchlight Tattoo Story of the Rocket By Napoleon

The "Story of the Rocket" - is one of the items at the Woolwich Searchlight Tattoo which opens on Wednesday. Rockets used by the army against Napoleon 150 years ago - are contrasted with the newest rockets. Photo Shows Contrast at the Tattoo rehearsal this morning showing the up-to-date Corporal Rocket contracted with cannon of "Marlborough trained Artillery " 1716 - in the "Rockets through the ages" section.

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1958.

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