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Northrop Grumman DSP
Artist rendering of a Defense Support Program (DSP) satellite in orbit. (Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman)
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Posted: 8/18/2010
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China National Aviation Corporation
CNAC Curtiss C-46 Commando cargo aircraft being unloaded in China. CNAC carried over 10 percent of all cargo and personnel over the "Hump." (Photo courtesy of cnac.org)
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Posted: 8/17/2010
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China National Aviation Corporation
CNAC Douglas C-47 Skytrain photographed in flight. The distinctive CNAC "Chung" insignia was applied to aircraft in 1942 at the request of the 14th Air Force for identification. The "Chung" character means "middle" and is from China being referred to as the Middle Kingdom or Nation (中国). (Photo courtesy of cnac.org)
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Posted: 8/17/2010
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China National Aviation Corporation
China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) cargo crews wore a variety of uniform items. Capt. Steve Kusak (left) is wearing the typical flight uniform of khaki shirt and pants, Wellington boots, USAAF A-2 leather flight jacket with "Chung," and CNAC uniform hat. The others are using USAAF A-4 flight suits over their uniforms with a B-3 flight jacket being worn on the right. (Photo courtesy of cnac.org)
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Posted: 8/17/2010
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Aerobee Research Rocket
This early high-altitude photo was taken during an Aerobee ascent. Note the curvature of the earth -- this was a novel sight in the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 7/27/2010
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Aerobee Research Rocket
Aerobee rockets were launched from 140-foot towers. This gave the solid booster time to accelerate and stabilize the rocket before the liquid-fuel booster ignited. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 7/27/2010
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Aerobee Research Rocket
This 1951 layout shows an Aerobee configured for aeromedical experiments. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 7/27/2010
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Aerobee Research Rocket
An Aerobee rocket with its solid rocket booster. The booster burned for about 2.5 seconds with 18,000 pounds thrust. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 7/27/2010
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Aerobee Research Rocket
An Aerobee launch team with a typical experiment package, 6540th Missile Test Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., May 21, 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 7/27/2010
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