Assembled Matador on zero length launching platform on flat bed trailer at Wheelus air base in Tripoli, Libya.

Assembled Matador on zero length launching platform on flat bed trailer at Wheelus air base in Tripoli, Libya. Matador is being raised into launching position. Hydraulic arms on front of launching platform. Raising nose of missile into launching position. Matador taking off from zero length launching platform. Booster burns out and falls away from the Matador missile. Captain at microphone pushing down on control buttons on Matador missile control box. Matador missile on zero length launching platform on flat bed trailer. Personnel and vehicles around the missile.