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.
Mattress Rocket – British Unguided Surface-to-Surface Rocket
"Matras" was the name of an unguided rocket developed by the British during the Second World War. [...]Read …