First in silo launch of a liquid fueled ICBM Titan VS-1, code named 'Silver Saddle' . Titan VS-1 carries a dummy second stage from Silo Launch Test Facility or SLTF. Flames escaping from silo ducts during initial ignition of Titan VS-1. Missile emerges and climbs.03 May 1961.
First in silo launch of liquid fueled ICBM Titan VS-1 code named 'Silver Saddle'. It carries a dummy second stage from Silo Launch Test Facillity in Vandenberg. The test was to confirm silo launch configuration and feasibility of launch from with in a silo. Ground level surface of silo. Underground ignition of the missile. Flames emerge from silo ducts. Missile emerges from silo and climbs. Flames from missile rocket boosters. 03 May 1961.
Motor caravan moving along road. Inspection of SAC and ABC facilities, flight line and hangar exhibits, conducted for President John F Kennedy by General Thomas S Power. Wall of 576B block house shows SAC insignia and 16 Atlas missiles representing launches. President Kennedy and official party arrives at 576B Control Center where he greets members of 389th Strategic Missile Wing launch crew outside emplacement. President Kennedy gets out of bubble limousine. President Kennedy shakes hand followed by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Strategic Missile wing Launch crew outside emplacement. Major Clifford W Simonson, commander of missile combat launch crew presents official missile badge to President Kennedy. Party leaves area by car. Events of project Sky Rocket. 23 March 1962.
President John F Kennedy arrives in his bubble limousine. President Kennedy, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, Lt. Gen. Howell M. Estes, Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Preston, Brig. Gen. Seth McKee, and Dr. Harold Brown at Minuteman silo. President Kennedy and official party watch Atlas 134D launch at Minuteman silo.23 March 1962.
President Kennedy and official party arrive at area 576A at Vandenberg Air Force Base where they watch the launch of Atlas134D. 23 March 1962.
Launch of ICBM Atlas 134D from C-133. Atlas 134D lifts from ground to a vertical position. Flames emerge from the tunnel door as missile ignites.134D takes off and climbs into sky.23 March 1962.
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