Bomarc-B

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The Boeing Bomarc missile was a liquid-fuel-powered surface to air interceptor. The Bomarc-B was a solid-fuel-powered version with faster response time and longer range. The Bomarc was capable of carrying nuclear warheads. It first flew successfully in Spring 1960 after a series of launch failures at the Cape Canaveral Air Force station.

The Bomarc-B was the controversial choice selected by the Canadian government to replace the CF-105 Avro Arrow interceptor. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker then refused to allow the missiles to be equipped with nuclear warheads. This decision ultimately brought an end to his government.


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The Bomarc-B on display

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