Blueprints
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Blueprints Main Page - Available blueprints for the Titan I operational missile complexes. All blueprints are housed here.
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Beale 851st Strategic Missile Squadron - Blueprints for the Beale 851st operational missile complexes.
In the News
| ATC AIR FORCE TIMES SALUTES - PREPARE THE MAN | ||||
| Air Training Command, Air Force Times - July. 31ST, 1963* | ||||
| Short article featuring A1C Kenneth E. Brannon. A1C Brannon tells of his Air Force career and how he came to be an MMT with the 451st SMW at Lowry AFB. This candid chat brings to life the experience of an airman training for missile duty with the US strategic missile forces. Many great photosw ere taken for this article and its a pity so few were used. This article feels like a friendly chat with airman Brannon and offers great insight into the lives of the crewmembers. | ||||
| * Document provided courtesy of Fred Epler | ||||
| 2 pages; 1 file; total file size: 1.81MB | ||||
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| DIVE! DIVE! SWIMMING TO ARAMGEDDON | ||||
| The Sunday Oregonion - November 8th, 1998* | ||||
| A short newspaper article on Larson 568-A when one of its silos saw a stint as a deep dive center. | ||||
| * Document provided courtesy of Walter Silva | ||||
| 1 image; 1 file; total file size: 540KB | ||||
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| THUNDERING CRASHES CLOSE DOORS ON PRAIRIE'S TITAN ERA | ||||
| The Denver Post - Wednesday, November 27th, 1968* | ||||
| Short article by Fred Baker with photos by Bill Johnson covering the closure of the Deer Trail Titan I site's silo doors which had remained open since 1965. | ||||
| * Document provided courtesy of J. Depres | ||||
| 3 pages; 1 file; total file size: 540KB | ||||
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| THIS WEEK MAGAZINE | ||||
| New York Herald Tribune - MAY 6, 1962* | ||||
| Section 10 of the Sunday supplement by James Baar and William E. Howard with photos by Maxwell Coplan. This article gave America their first inside look at the Titan I weapon system and what goes on down below in the operational complex. A tantalizingly short but surprisingly detailed peek at the brand new weapon. | ||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||
| 4 pages; 1 file; total file size: 2.53MB | ||||
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Martin Documents
| DETAILED TEST PLAN | ||||
| SILO LAUNCH TEST FACILITY PROPELLANT LOADING AND PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM - APRIL 1960 | ||||
| Report describing the propellant loading and pressurization system tests of the Silo Launch Test Facility to determine proper operation and performance. | ||||
| 40 pages; 1 file; total file size: 8.25MB | ||||
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| LOT B BATTLESHIP - FAILURE INVESTIGATION REPORT | ||||||||||||||
| Failure report on early captive airframe and motor tests conducted at the Denver test stands. | ||||||||||||||
| 110 pages; 12 photos; 6 files; total combined file size: 61.4MB | ||||||||||||||
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| MASTER ACTIVITIES PLAN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WS107A-2 OPERATIONAL BASES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Martin guidebook for the planning, construction, phasing, systems integration, installation and checkout, turnover and activation of the operational Titan I complexes and their support facilities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This is a very large and detailed document with a lot of interesting details for the missile history enthusiast who really wants to dig into the Titan I system. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 434 pages; 20 files; total combined file size: 118MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MISSILE J-20 (XSM-68) OPERATIONAL SUMMARY REPORT | ||||||||||
| Operational summary of missile J-20 (aka 60-3631) covering its arrival at launch complex 20 at Cape Canaveral on September 8, 1961 through launch on September 28, 1961. This summary details the discrepancies and problems encountered with the missile prior to its launch and the actions taken to resolve them. | ||||||||||
| 83 pages; 4 files; total combined file size: 16.4MB | ||||||||||
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| TITAN I CAPTIVE AND FLIGHT-TEST FIRING HISTORY | ||||
| FEBRUARY 1962 | ||||
| Compilation of data from the Titan I captive firings and flight tests including missile numbers, events, dates, locations, firing duration by stage, planned and actual ranges, test results and resulting actions. Information included covers missile lots A, B, C, G, J, M, V, VS and the category II missiles of the SM configuration. This history covers firings at the Denver, Atlantic and Pacific Missile Range stands. | ||||
| 31 pages; 1 file; total file size: 8.83MB | ||||
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| TITANS IN THE EARTH* | ||||
| A small tri-fold color brochure from Martin about how the Titan I and II missiles are the latest and greatest (at the time) weapons ever made and what an awesome responsibility it is that the US arsenal includes such dread deterrents to war. It includes a couple neat cut-away diagrams of the two types of Titan missile sites and other general information about them. | ||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||
| 6 pages; 1 file; total file size: 8.39MB | ||||
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| TITAN DESTRUCT SYSTEM | ||||||
| Brief paper on the destruct system for remotely destroying the Titan I and Titan II missiles in the event of a launch or systems failure or error. | ||||||
| 12 pages; 4 photos; 2 files; total combined file size: 17.5MB | ||||||
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| TITAN MASTER COUNTDOWN | ||||
| MISSILE J-16 | ||||
| High-level pre-launch, launch and post-launch checklist for missile J-16 from Cape Canaveral. This missile was successfully launched on May 3rd, 1961 from Launch Complex 20. | ||||
| 32 pages; 1 file; total file size: 8.57MB | ||||
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| TITAN II-A IN TITAN I SILOS | ||||||||
| A preliminary feasibility report on the cost-saving concept of retrofitting Titan I bases for in-silo launch of Titan II missiles employing the 200% increased payload capacity of the Titan II-A booster. | ||||||||
| 55 pages; 3 files; total combined file size: 99.9MB | ||||||||
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| WEAPON SYSTEM 107A-2 | ||||
| INTEGRATED WEAPON SYSTEM ACTIVATION - STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND PERSONNEL INTEGRATION - DETAILED FIELD PLAN FOR BASE T-1 | ||||
| Plan and schedule for SAC personnel integration into the base sites in preparation for checkout and turnover to the Air Force. | ||||
| 42 pages; 1 file; total file size: 11.6MB | ||||
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| USAF TITAN INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE | ||||
| An informational brochure about Martin and the Titan project with 9 black and white photos of the Martin Denver facility and aspects of early Titan I development and testing. | ||||
| 13 pages; 1 file; total file size: 7.99MB | ||||
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Operational Histories
| BASE T-1 - LOWRY AREA HISTORY (724th and 725th SMS) | ||||||||||||||
| 29 SEPTEMBER 1958 - 16 DECEMBER 1961* | ||||||||||||||
| Army Corps of Engineers summary of the Lowry Area construction of the 451st SMW, comprising the first 2 operational Titan I squadrons from contract bidding to final turnover to the Air Force in 1961. | ||||||||||||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||||||||||||
| 166 pages; 6 files; total combined file size: 52.9MB | ||||||||||||||
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| BASE T-2 - HISTORY OF TITAN I (850TH SMS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ELLSWORTH AREA ENGINEER'S OFFICE - USACE - 8 DEC. 1959 - 31 MAR. 1962* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Army Corps of Engineers summary of the Ellsworth Area construction of the 850th SMS. From contracts, construction details, contractors, labor issues, costs, safety, problems and modifications to the operational complex, to hourly wages paid to workers, its all in there. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 345 pages; 15 files; total combined file size: 123MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BASE T-3 - MT. HOME AREA (569TH SMS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| HISTORICAL SUMMARY - FEBRUARY 1960 - MAY 1962* | ||||||||||||||||||
| Army Corps of Engineers summary of the Mountain Home Area construction of the 569th SMS. Contracts, construction details, contractors, labor issues, costs, delays, accidents and other history are detailed in this document. | ||||||||||||||||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||||||||||||||||
| 201 pages; 8 files; total combined file size: 65.4MB | ||||||||||||||||||
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| BASE T-4 - LARSON AREA (568TH SMS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| HISTORICAL SUMMARY - DECEMBER 1959 - MAY 1962* | ||||||||||||||||||
| Army Corps of Engineers summary of the Larson Area construction of the 568th SMS. Contracts, construction details, contractors, labor issues, costs, delays, accidents and other history are detailed in this document. | ||||||||||||||||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||||||||||||||||
| 253 pages; 8 files; total combined file size: 70.2MB | ||||||||||||||||||
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| BASE T-5 - BEALE AREA HISTORY (851ST SMS) | ||||||||||||
| HISTORICAL SUMMARY - OCTOBER 1959 - MARCH 1962* | ||||||||||||
| Army Corps of Engineers summary of the Beale Area construction of the 851st SMW, with details about contracts, materials, problems, staffing, labor and much more concerning the task of building the 3 Beale Titan I sites. | ||||||||||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||||||||||
| 279 pages; 5 files; total combined file size: 88.4MB | ||||||||||||
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| 451ST STRATEGIC MISSILE WING | ||||
| OUTSTANDING MISSILE UNIT - 1963* | ||||
| A recommendation by Colonel Julious Pickoff for the 451st SMW to receive the Colonel Lee R. Williams memorial missile trophy for outstanding performance in 1963. Included with the recommendation is a detailed graphic summary outlining the accomplishments of the 451st crewmembers. This document provides lots of interesting details, photos and insight into the day-to-day operations involved in operating a Titan missile wing. | ||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||
| 28 pages; 1 file; total file size: 17.2MB | ||||
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Other Contractor Documents
| AMF ON SCHEDULE* | ||||
| AMF brochure highlighting their Titan I contract and showing details of the WS107A-2 launcher system. Lots of great photos and diagrams in this document. | ||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler and Lance Wright | ||||
| 16 pages; 1 file; total file size: 10.8MB | ||||
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| AMF - MISSION FOR DEFENSE | ||||
| This is a short informational booklet on AMF and the Titan Silo Lift Elevator system, their integrated training program and AMF's role in US defense. There are some nice photos including an excellent shot taken from inside an operational silo. | ||||
| 16 pages; 1 file; total file size: 6.57MB | ||||
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| FLIGHT TEST EVALUATION FOR MOD II DECOY SUBSYSTEM | ||||||
| TITAN V-1 | ||||||
| Flight test of the launch of Titan missile V-1 conducted at the Pacific Missile Range on 4 April 1963 to evaluate the performance of the Mod II Decoy Ejection Mechanism (DEM) and decoys with the SM-68 airframe. | ||||||
| 45 pages; 2 files; total combined file size: 13.5MB | ||||||
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| HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING REVIEW AND EVALUATION | ||||
| WEAPON SYSTEM 107A-2 LAUNCHER, OSTF AND TF-1 | ||||
| FINAL REPORT - VOLUME I - 31 JAN 1962* | ||||
| Documents the AMF human factors engineering effort covering the over-all system review and evaluation of the AMF launcher system for the 107A-2 weapon system, OSTF and TF-1. | ||||
| Volume 1 of 3 | ||||
| 165 pages; 1 file; total file size: 5.88MB | ||||
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| PLS TEST PLANS WS-107A-2 SR NO. 101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A detailed report on test plans for the OSTF (Operational Silo Test Facility) at Vandenberg AFB. This report details procedures, instrumentation, controls, simulations, comms, safety, and recommendations for the PLS (Propellant Loading System). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 197 pages; 11 files plus 1 about/notes file; total file size: 70.4MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SLTF FLIGHT TEST REPORT | ||||||||||||||
| SLTF Flight Test Working Group's report on the Silo Launch Test Facility to demonstrate the silo launch capability of a Titan missile, and to acquire systems data applicable to Titan II development. | ||||||||||||||
| 109 pages, plus front, inner and back covers; 6 files; total combined file size: 42MB | ||||||||||||||
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| TFOD News | ||||
| MAY 1962* | ||||
| An AMF newsletter from the Titan Field Operations Division detailing milestones and events within the division. Although not the prime contractor on the Titan I weapon system, AMF's involvement in the project was huge-- both in scope and physical construction of the launcher system which involved components that ranged over the entire complex. This document gives some insight into the scope of AMF's work on the project. | ||||
| * Document provided courtesy of F. Epler | ||||
| 13 pages; 1 file; total file size: 7.53MB | ||||
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| TITAN PROGRAM CONTROL ROOM CHARTS | ||||
| 1 AUGUST 1960* | ||||
| A set of power point slides showing the Titan I and II program operating schedules and phasing for many criteria from equipment installation to missile testing. | ||||
| 18 pages; 1 file; total file size: 6.09MB | ||||
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| TITAN WS107A-2 LAUNCHER SYSTEM | ||||||
| American Machine and Foundry's early design proposal for the Titan I launcher system. | ||||||
| 63 pages; 2 files; total combined file size: 5.3MB | ||||||
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| TITAN I EXCESS WEAPON SYSTEM MATERIEL | ||||||||||||||
| VOLUME I-A - AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||
| Illustrated listing prepared by the Defense Logistics Services Center of excess Titan I Aerospace Ground Equipment being made available for purchase or reutilization by eligible agencies and/or governments. | ||||||||||||||
| 179 pages; 6 files; total combined file size: 57.1MB | ||||||||||||||
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| WATER STOP FAILURE IN TUNNEL AT COMPLEX 1-C, LARSON AIR FORCE BASE, TITAN I FACILITY | ||||
| SEPTEMBER 1962 | ||||
| A U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers document discussing the failure of a water stop at an equipment terminal at Larson site 1-C and how the water leak was repaired. | ||||
| 11 pages; 1 file; total file size: 4.98MB | ||||
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| TITAN I INTEGRATED TARGETING AND SIMULATION PROGRAM DOCUMENT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WS 107A-2 RADIO-INERTIAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VOLUME 3. MAINTENANCE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 1. SECTIONS I AND II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Maintenance volume presents a detailed description or the TITAN I Targeting and Missile System Simulation (MSS) Programs. The information contained herein is furnished to aid personnel responsible for maintenance or the computer programs developed to perform the targeting and MSS functions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 805 pages; 31 files; Total file size: 38.9MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tech Order Publications
| T.O. 21M-HGM25A-1-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USAF MODEL HGM-25A MISSILE WEAPON SYSTEM OPERATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A high-level, broad overview of the weapon system, including the missile, underground complex, surface systems and their function and operation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 581 pages; 25 files; total combined file size: 191MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| T.O. 21-SM68-2J-5-3 | ||||||||||||||||
| TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE | ||||||||||||||||
| USAF MODEL HGM-25A MISSILE WEAPON SYSTEM OPERATION | ||||||||||||||||
| RE-ENTRY VEHICLE SYSTEM JOB MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| Job manual covering all phases of R/V handling at the launch area including re-entry vehicle emplacement, removal and recycling as well as safety handling, hazards and corrective actions associated with the Mark IV R/V pertaining to the Titan I weapon system. | ||||||||||||||||
| 149 pages; 7 files; total combined file size: 41.4MB | ||||||||||||||||
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| T.O. 21M-HGM25A-6-1WC-1PE | ||||||||||
| HGM-25A MISSILE WEAPON SYSTEM - PHASED INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION WORK CARDS | ||||||||||
| LAUNCH COMPLEX | ||||||||||
| Details work areas and equipment inspection and lubrication of weapon system components. Includes many detailed illustrations of equipment and systems in the operational complex. | ||||||||||
| 247 pages (one page missing); 4 files; total combined file size: 35.5MB | ||||||||||
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| T.O. 31X3-10-26-2 | ||||||||||||
| TECHNICAL MANUAL - FIELD MAINTENANCE | ||||||||||||
| LAUNCH COMPLEX FACILITIES CONSOLE | ||||||||||||
| Description, function and field service manual for the Titan I facilities console. | ||||||||||||
| 102 pages; 5 files; total combined file size: 77.2MB | ||||||||||||
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| T.O. 31X3-10-27-2 | ||||||||
| TECHNICAL MANUAL - FIELD MAINTENANCE | ||||||||
| LAUNCH CONTROL CONSOLE | ||||||||
| Description, function and field service manual for the Titan I launch console. | ||||||||
| 61 pages; 3 files; total combined file size: 32.3MB | ||||||||
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