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Photograph caption dated December 10, 1957 reads, "Rear Adm. Jack Monroe, right, commander of Pt. Mugu and San Nicholas [sic] Island points out position of drone on radar 'racetrack' as mainland-based plane zooms out over ocean to make interception. Capt. C. H. S. Murphy, left, director of tests, also helps plot in San Nick's underground radar room. Man in center flew drone with black box into destruction rendezvous."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;15 x 15 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Navy United States.--Navy--Aviation United States.--Navy--Officers Supersonic transport planes--United States Women--California--San Nicolas Island Men--California--San Nicolas Island Air pilots, Military--United States Drone aircraft--United States Air forces--United States Military uniforms Pointing (Gesture) San Nicolas Island (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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