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Douglas GAM-87 Skybolt air-launched ballistic missile
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Douglas GAM-87 Skybolt air-launched ballistic missile
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In this evocative photograph, a Douglas GAM-87 Skybolt air-launched ballistic missile is being transported by a pair of planes, suspended beneath their wings with intricate rigging. The missile, a revolutionary military technology of its time, is a testament to the ingenuity and technological prowess of the mid-20th century. The Douglas GAM-87 Skybolt was an air-launched ballistic missile developed by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Designed to be carried and launched from the wings of strategic bombers, such as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, the Skybolt was intended to provide a nuclear strike capability that could evade Soviet air defenses. This photograph captures a significant moment in the missile's development and transport process. The intricate rigging system used to secure the missile to the planes' wings is a testament to the precision and care required to handle such sensitive and powerful military technology. The planes, with their powerful engines and streamlined fuselages, exude a sense of raw power and capability, underscoring the importance of the mission they are undertaking. The image also serves as a reminder of the critical role that aviation and aerospace industries played in shaping the course of military history. The Douglas GAM-87 Skybolt was ultimately cancelled in 1962 due to cost and technical issues, but its legacy lived on in the development of other air-launched ballistic missile systems. Today, this photograph stands as a fascinating snapshot of a pivotal moment in military history.
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