This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption dated July 3, 1956 reads, "Missile 'alert' scramble - Members of a highly trained nine-man launching crew of 551st Guided Missile Battalion race toward U.S. Army's missile launching platform in Van Nuys. Weapon is named after Greek goddess of Victory and can track, intercept and destroy enemy aircraft trying to penetrate Los Angeles County. Missile is swifter than sound and unofficial sources say it can travel faster than 1500 miles per hour. Recent demonstration at White Sands Proving Ground in New Mexico showed effectiveness of missile now under criticism by Air Force. Missiles are stored in underground shelters."; See images #00145402 through #00145405 for all photos in this series.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Army United States.--Army.--AAA Missile Battalion, 551st Guided missile bases--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Antiaircraft missiles--United States Military weapons--United States Soldiers--United States Military readiness Air weapons Nike rocket San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Van Nuys Missile Base (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
