Missiles Tested From Alamogordo To Utah Range
Missiles launched from the Air Force Missile Development Center at Alamogordo sped through a 575 mile sparsely populated corridor to the Wendover range in Utah without incident. Matadors escorted by jets can be destroyed or guided during flight. Army expansion plans near Ft Sill were revealed at Altus Oklahoma with local opposition forming to block a designated impact area. Commodore the pelican returns home to Denver after nearly a year away, alone. his mate Blondy was killed in 1956.
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Army plans post to post missile tests at Ft Sill
Maj. Gen. Thomas DeShazo says the Army will test combat type missiles by linking bases such as Fort Bliss and Fort Sill. He notes Redstone nearing accuracy and cites self destruct and radio kill features for safety. no nuclear or high explosive charges will be used in these tests.
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Air Force Matador Details Revealed in September Disclosure
A September 25 disclosure notes that three or four Air Force Matador aircraft were involved in the ongoing discussion. The brief update highlights the extent of the military asset deployment without additional context.
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