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posted 12-07-2005 08:32 AM               

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June 16, 1966: as the AS-500F Saturn-5 checkout vehicle is on launch pad 39A, a Titan-3C launches 8 military spacecraft from neighbouring pad 41. The secret payload was “engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology”, according to the USAF press service. PR people who release information like that should be fired.

Ed Hengeveld

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posted 12-07-2005 09:15 AM               

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That is another great photo, suitable for a poster. Thanks for sharing it with us Ed.

Bill

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posted 12-07-2005 02:14 PM               

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This is one I have seen but nonetheless a great shot!

Wasn't this the first flight of Titan 3/launch from pad 41?

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posted 12-07-2005 03:25 PM               

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I believe that was in December of 1965.

Ed

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