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Topic: Space Cover 168: Shuttle Crew Escape Sled Tests
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Apollo-Soyuz Member Posts: 1214 From: Shady Side, Md Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 07-03-2012 09:21 PM
Space Cover of the Week, Week 168 (July 3, 2012)![](http://www.collectspace.com/review/apollo-soyuz/scotw168a.jpg) ![](http://www.collectspace.com/review/apollo-soyuz/scotw168b.jpg) Space Cover #168: Shuttle Crew Escape Sled TestsThe Space Cover of the Week commemorates the Shuttle Crew Escape Sled tests. Before the Approach and Landing Tests (ALT) flights of the Orbiter Enterprise were flown, a series of sled tests were conducted to test the ejection seats to be used during the ALT flights as well as the Orbitial Flight Tests (OFT). These tests, nine in all, were conducted between December 1, 1976 and May 5, 1977 at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. These covers were serviced by Stan Henderson of 3-Muscateers Cachets. The covers were autographed by Sled Test Manager, USAF Captain Jerry Brewer. ------------------ John Macco Space Unit #1457 |
micropooz Member Posts: 1515 From: Washington, DC, USA Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 07-04-2012 06:12 AM
Cool covers, John! I had never seen those before... |
stevedd841 Member Posts: 292 From: Millersville, Maryland Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-06-2012 06:59 PM
John, great covers from Rockwell International, and very pertinent as your selection for Space Cover(s) of the Week. Great job! | |
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