U.S. Test Nuclear Missiles - Titan II
U.S. Test Nuclear Missiles - Titan II
Clip: 362030_1_1
Year Shot: 1963
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1707
Original Film: 036-016-03
HD: N/A
Location: California
Timecode: 00:49:20 - 00:50:21
The Titan II undergoes its first test at Vandenberg Air Force Base in a shoot from an underground pad. Air Force officials call the launching of the Titan a partial success despite the missiles destruction after launch. The Titan II launched from an underground bomb proof shelter, The missile is engulfed in smoke and fire. MS - The missile is air borne and seems to be doing well. It makes a turn and blows up, black smoke.