 In August 1965, the Blue Streak was tested (static firing trial) with (complete full-weight) dummy upper stages at RAF Spadeadam (the site was owned by Rolls Royce), with first successful firing on 23 September 1965 lasting 135 seconds.Five days later the site was visited by the Minister of Aviation, Roy Jenkins.In January 1966, it had been transported to Adelaide, Australia, for launches later that year.