Video Parts (8 across 2 reels)
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DISCOVERER II LAUNCH Reel 2 · Part 1
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Summary: Coverage of the erection of the Thor-Agena and one static and two tracking camera scenes of the launch and programmed flight of Thor-Agena (Thor No. 170) with Discoverer II as the satellite payload, at 1318 hours PST, on pad No. 4. SECRET SECURITY TITLES. 3' AMS of Vandenberg AFB pad No. 4 with Thor No. 170 erected on pad. 14' MS to MLS of Thor No. 170 with the Agena stage and Discoverer II satellite payload erected on pad No. 4 at Vandenberg AFB. 84' MS to MLS Thor-Agena erected on pad No. 4 with LOX vapors coming from the missile -- the erector mechanism retracts. Shows a static camera shot of the launch of the Thor-Agena with Discoverer II payload. 223' LS tracking camera footage of the launch and programmed flight of Thor-Agena with Discoverer II satellite payload. 338' MS & MCU of workmen checking the No. 4 launch pad after launch of Thor-Agena. 348' MS tracking camera footage showing the launch and programmed flight of Thor-Agena with Discoverer II. 426' Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: Mas koda)
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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations
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Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities
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