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Atlas A to F
Original Vintage Photographs New Photos Added 25 October 2007 |
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Atlas A to F
Original Vintage Photographs New Photos Added 25 October 2007 |
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Atlas A The Atlas A was the first test model of Atlas ICBM. It had two booster engines but no sustainer engines and a dummy warhead was used in all 8 test flights. It proved to be only 50% reliable in its 8 flight tests. Testing of the Atlas A concluded in June 1958. |
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£8.95 Atlas 4A (XSM-65A) First Atlas Test Launch 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-23206 24 April 1957 A wonderful view of the Atlas 4A as it stands proudly on Pad 14. This will be the first test launch of the mighty Atlas but unfortunately it was unsuccessful due to a failure in the boosters fuel system and was detonated by command signal at 10,000 feet after lift-off on 11 June 1957. This fine vintage glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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SOLD Atlas 4A (XSM-65A) First Atlas Test Launch #2 10 x 8 Colour Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-24854 11 June 1957 A wonderful view of the Atlas 4A just before lift off on Pad 14 at the Cape. This will be the first test launch of the mighty Atlas but unfortunately it was unsuccessful due to a failure in the boosters fuel system and was detonated by command signal at 10,000 feet after lift-off on 11 June 1957. This fine vintage glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Atlas A 13A On Work-Stand 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph February 1958 The Atlas A 13A is on it work stand at the Air Force Missile Test Centre before it is delivered to Launch Complex 14. This fine vintage glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG+ |
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£9.95 Atlas A 13A Development Test 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-32827 7 February 1958 Research & Development Launch. The Atlas A 13A is launched from Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 14. The Atlas experienced flight control failure and only reached an Apogee of 120 km. This fine vintage glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£7.95 Atlas A 13A Development Test #2 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-32827a 7 February 1958 Research & Development Launch. The Atlas A 13A is launched from Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 14. The Atlas experienced flight control failure and only reached an Apogee of 120 km. This fine vintage glossy photograph is in good condition. |
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£8.95 Atlas A 13A Development Test #3 10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph USAF No. PL-32828 7 February 1958 Research & Development Launch. The Atlas A 13A is launched from Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 14. The Atlas experienced flight control failure and only reached an Apogee of 120 km. This fine vintage glossy USAF photograph is in very good condition. |
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Convair Atlas B This 1-1/2 stage rocket was the first FULL version of the Atlas Launch Vehicle. Atlas A testing was completed in June 1958 and Atlas B tests continued with the XSM-65B until December 1958. The Atlas B tested all subsystems of the Atlas, including the full three-engine propulsion system and a range of 10200 km was reached. The first Atlas B was launched from Launch Complex 11 on 19 July 1958. It was the first full-powered flight of the Atlas using all engines, sustainer and booster. It developed flight control failure and only reached Apogee of 6 miles. |
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SOLD Convair Atlas B 4B Lift Off 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-44569 2 August 1958 The research and development Atlas B's second flight and first long range test lift off from Launch Complex 13 at the Cape. This flight reached an Apogee of 900 km and was the second full-powered flight of the USAF Atlas ICBM and it travelled 2,500 miles with a radio-inertial guidance system. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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SOLD Convair Atlas B 5B On Pad 11 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-45379 28 August 1958 A strikingly beautiful view of the Atlas B 5B under spotlights on Pad 11 at the Cape. This was the third full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B on 29 August 1958. Apogee: 900 km (550 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG+ |
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SOLD Convair Atlas B 5B Ignition 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-45824-A 29 August 1958 A wonderful night scene of the Atlas B 5B as it lifts off from Launch Complex 11 at the Cape. This was the third full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B on 29 August 1958. Apogee: 900 km (550 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas B 8B Ignition #2 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-45824 14 September 1958 A wonderful night scene of the Atlas B 8B as it lifts off from Launch Complex 14 at the Cape. This was the fourth full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B on 14 September 1958. Apogee: 900 km (550 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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SOLD Convair Atlas B 8B Lift Off 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-45822 14 September 1958 The Atlas B 8B lifts off from Launch Complex 14 at the Cape. This was the fourth full powered research and development launch of the Atlas B on 14 September 1958. Apogee: 900 km (550 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£6.95 Convair Atlas B 9B In Gantry 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-48018 17 November 1958 A wonderful ground level view of the Atlas 9B in the gantry on Pad 11 at the Cape during pre-launch activity. This was the sixth full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG+ however "Official File Copy" has been stamped on the front at the bottom. Actually this blends in quite nicely with this very fine dark night scene and does not distract all that much. |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas B 9B In Gantry On Pad 11 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-48014 17 November 1958 Another wonderful ground level view of the Atlas 9B in the gantry on Pad 11 at the Cape during pre-launch activity. This was the sixth full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG+ |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas B 9B On Pad 11 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-48015 17 November 1958 A wonderful night scene looking up the ramp at Atlas 9B on Pad 11 at the Cape during pre-launch activity. The gantry has been pulled back and the mighty Atlas launch vehicle is ready to fly. This was the sixth full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas B 9B Lift Off 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-48013 17 November 1958 The Atlas B 9B lifts off from Launch Complex 11 at the Cape. This was the sixth full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B. Logged as a failure due to propulsion failure it reached Apogee: 800 km (490 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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SOLD Convair Atlas B 12B Lift Off 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-48542 29 November 1958 The Atlas B 12B lifts off from Launch Complex 14 at the Cape. This was the seventh full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B. Less than 18 months after the first flight, this was the Atlas's first successful operational test. It made a 6,325 statute-mile flight and landed close to its target. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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SOLD Convair Atlas B 12B Lift Off #2 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-48543 29 November 1958 The Atlas B 12B lifts off from Launch Complex 14 at the Cape. This was the seventh full powered research and development test launch of the Atlas B. Less than 18 months after the first flight, this was the Atlas's first successful operational test. It made a 6,325 statute-mile flight and landed close to its target. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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Convair Atlas C The Convair Atlas C was the last development version of the Atlas and it was never used operationally. The Atlas C - XSM-65C was flown between December 1958 and August 1959. These R&D flights were set to test the launch vehicles thin-skinned fuel tanks and its radio-command guidance systems. |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas C 3C On Pad 12 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-90594 24 December 1958 A beautiful view of the Atlas 3C as the gantry is rolled back at Launch Complex 12 at the Cape. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas C 3C Lift Off 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-90589 24 December 1958 First Atlas C R&D Test Launch. The Atlas 3C lifts off from Launch Complex 12 at the Cape. Apogee: 900 km (550 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas C 3C Lift Off #2 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-58-90590 24 December 1958 First Atlas C R&D Test Launch. The Atlas 3C lifts off from Launch Complex 12 at the Cape. Apogee: 900 km (550 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas C 5C In Gantry 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-59-12102 20 February 1959 A splendid view of the Atlas 5C taken on the ramp at Launch Complex 12 at the Cape during pre-launch activity. Due to Propellant Feed Failure the Atlas 5C was logged as a failure. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Convair Atlas C 5C In Gantry #2 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-59-12100 20 February 1959 The Gantry at Launch Complex 12 is about to be rolled back for the launch of the Atlas 5C. Due to Propellant Feed Failure the Atlas 5C was logged as a failure. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Atlas 11C Gantry Roll Back 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-59-18838 24 August 1959 The Gantry at Launch Complex 12 is being rolled back for the launch of the Atlas 11C. The last of the Atlas C test launches. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Atlas 11C Gantry Roll Back #2 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-59-18839 24 August 1959 The Gantry at Launch Complex 12 is being rolled back for the launch of the Atlas 11C. The last of the Atlas C test launches. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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£8.95 Atlas 11C Lift Off 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL-59-18833 24 August 1959 Lift off of the Atlas 11C from Launch Complex 12 i, the last of the Atlas C test launches. Apogee: 900 km (550 mi). This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in very good condition. |
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Convair Atlas F The Atlas F was the final operational version of Atlas ICBM. It differed in its guidance systems and was deployed as missiles from 1961 to 1966. After retirement, the ICBM's were refurbished and used for over twenty years as space launch vehicles. |
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£5.95 Atlas F #2F Lift Off 10 x 8 B/W Glossy USAF Photograph USAF No. PL61-221108 9 August 1961 First Atlas F Launched From The Cape. Lift off of the Atlas F 2F from Launch Complex 13 at the Cape. The flight was logged as successful and was the first Atlas F to be launched from the Cape. This fine vintage USAF glossy photograph is in poor to good condition as it has a few dull spots in the gloss. |
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SOLD Atlas 16F Lift Off 10 x 8 Colour Glossy USAF Photograph USAF AFSC No. PL-62-80066 7 November 1962 Atlas F R&D launch lifts off from Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 11 at 19:43 GMT on the 7th November 1962. Apogee 1400 km. The Atlas F configuration was used in the space program form the very early days and was used extensively for re-entry testing. This very fine vintage colour glossy USAF AFSC photograph is in near mint condition. Printed on heavy 'A Kodak Paper'. |
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SOLD Atlas 137F Lift Off 10 x 8 Colour Glossy USAF Photograph 1 April 1964 ABRES WAC-2 re-entry vehicle test flight. A fantastic lift off view of the Atlas 137F from Launch Complex 11at the Cape. This fine vintage colour glossy USAF photograph is in very good condition and printed on 'A Kodak Paper'. |
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