ATLAS MISSILE DAMAGE | The Archive Project

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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.

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Summary: Coverage of emergency procedures at Atlas (CGM-16E) No. 082, which sustained damage during or after erection from coffin-type launcher. 1' SLATE: CAHILL. 12 APRIL 1961. 3' MLS pressure gauge array on umbilical mast. 50' Technicians working at base of sustainer engine section of Atlas (CGM.16E) and removing vernier engine attachment. 289' Shows rocketdyne booster lying in flame bucket. 322' MS low angle, Atlas sustainer engine section as seen from flame bucket. 345' SLATE: CAHILL. 13 APRIL 1961. 348' MS erected Atlas (CGN-16E) with Avco reentry vehicle being lowered into coffin-type launcher and examined by technicians. 477' SLATE: CAHILL. 12 APRIL 1961. 479' MS & MCU's of erected Atlas (CGM -161) with partial separation between sustainer and booster engine sections intercut with technician in cherrypicker at damaged area. 634' Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: Orig color)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities

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Date

1961

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TRT

3:38

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