Missileer

Here's some pictures of the development stage of the early model LCPK. We were in Yuma, Az at "rocket alley".

Looking downrange from launch van.

Launch crew, they do all the heavy lifting.

We had to paint black stripes on the bodies for checking roll in the high speed photos.

Ready for motor installation by the Army crew.

I caught the motor burn with a cheap throw away camera.





Notice the guy smoking while they install the motor. I was hiding.

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