Identifying different Apollo LLTVs (markings)

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Author	Topic: Identifying different Apollo LLTVs (markings)
NavyPilot Member Posts: 104 From: USA Registered: Nov 2015	posted 02-14-2024 03:29 PM Was Lunar Landing Training Vehicle-1 (LLTV-1) ever marked externally? The only photos I've identified either had no markings or couldn't be determined.
NavyPilot Member Posts: 104 From: USA Registered: Nov 2015	posted 02-14-2024 04:07 PM Interestingly, this Superstock slug mentions that the vehicle with the single digit "1" on the side in the linked photo is "most likely the first LLTV." Even the caption isn't sure! My investigation suggests that this actually might be LLRV-1 with the styrofoam cockpit buildup instead. DVIDS entry shows no ID and no side number at all.
heng44 Member Posts: 3722 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001	posted 02-15-2024 09:54 AM Yes, that is number 1. The photo was taken in March 1967 and numbers 2 and 3 were delivered in December of that year.

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