Navaho Cruise Missile in High-Altitude Flight, 1957 Image

Photo captures the Navaho cruise missile in high-altitude flight in 1957. Originally developed by North American Aviation under the U.S. Air Force Navaho Program, this surface-to-surface missile was a technological advancement built upon the V-2 engine. Though the program was canceled in 1957, the research significantly contributed to the development of crucial rocket engines such as Redstone, Jupiter, Thor, and ATLAS. Ideal for use in articles, presentations, or history projects focused on military technology, Cold War aviation, or aerospace advancements.