LTV-N-2 (LOON *777 and * 785 PREPARATION AND LAUNCHINGS Part 2

Description

1) MLS Hoisting loon aboard - dummy sled for engine start test.2) MS Engine starts.3) MLS Hoisting live sled aboard for Loon * 785.4) CU Hoisting Loon *785 aboard.5) MCU Attaching beacon antenna check line.6) MCU Checking out rig and rockets, attaching air pressure lines.7) CU Man using link meter on check out.8) MS Dismounting nose assembly, wings and spars for securing for deck hangar.9) MS CU Missile being moved into hangar.10) MS Hoisting live sled aboard for Loon *777.11) MS Hoisting Loon *777 aboard.12) MS Adjusting wing supports.13) CU Attaching beacon antenna for check out.14) MLS Securing covers on check-out port holes.15) LS Final securing of covers, wing supports.16) LS Missile ready, on station.17) CU Final checks on radio.QUALITY(FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE OTHER SIDE)18) MS Securing covers.19) LS Loon *777 is launched from USS CUSK (SSG-348).20) CU Releasing lock and hangar door opening.21) MS Laying in rails between hangar and launching ramp.22) MS Removing missile wings from hangar.23) LS Loon *785 is taken out of hangar.24) LS Loon *785 nearing position for launching.25) MS Installing wing spars and general preparation.26) MS Air-operated winch used in sliding missile onto launching ramp.27) CU Testing air spark, control circuit, rocket squib circuit.28) LS Loon ready for launching - motor running, loon takes off aboard USS CUSK.29) LS USS CUSK (SSG-348) crash dives after launching.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities