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Photograph caption dated October 4, 1958 reads, "Contrast in growth - Tallest things on Mojave Desert were Joshua trees until Air Force built its captive missile test site. Atlas missile is held in place by steel tower, like silver pinnacle being sculptured. Heat outside can be scorching, but in special box around tower, missiles can be subjected to 65 degrees below zero for Arctic testing." See images 00155595 through 00155598 for all photos in this series.
United States.--Air Force Air bases--United States Testing laboratories Testing Missiles Scaffolding Joshua tree Desert plants Deserts Atlas (Missile) Edwards Air Force Base (Calif.)
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