Posted by Griff on
URL: https://www.shado-forum.com/Andersonic-New-Issue-8-tp1512708p1512722.html

Hi,

Derek Meddings originally wanted the Moonbase Interceptors to have a missile containing multiple warheads:

Quote:

"When the Interceptors have been launched, appropriate time should be allowed for them to be flown into the estimated path of the UFO (this may be many hundreds of thousands of miles ahead of it). When in position, an order should be given to release the atomic warheads/missiles from the noses of the Interceptors. These missiles would then quickly and automatically break up into ten smaller parts (similar to the way in which a 12-bore cartridge breaks up) and then, after about ten seconds (allowing time for the Interceptor to reach a safe distance) these parts would erupt into a blanket atomicexplosion. If the right calculations have been made, the UFO would either be destroyed as it flew into the explosion or be caused to divert."

Derek Meddings • Special Effects Director UFO

Hope this helps,

Griff

--- In [hidden email], "Hemmings, R.K." <rkh@...> wrote:
>
> Oops! Always did think SHADO needed interceptors with multiple
> warheads (or more interceptors.) No doubt Henderson would put
> the kybosh on either option though!
>
> Cheers,
> --
> Rob