The Projectile Development Establishment (PDE) was a British government research organization working under the Ministry of Supply during and after the Second World War. It was involved in developing and testing artillery projectiles, rockets, fuzes, and related weapons technology. The establishment contributed to improving the performance, reliability, and effectiveness of British ammunition. Its work supported the development of advanced weapon systems, including rockets and specialized projectiles used by the British Army and Royal Air Force.
RP-3, Rocket Projectile 3 inch – British Unguided Air-to-Surface Rocket
The British RP-3, or “Rocket Projectile 3-inch,” was one of the most important air-launched rocket weapons developed and …