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Vandenberg AFB, California became the home of the first Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile in 1958. Established from the remains of a Korean and WWII training base, the USAF chose the location to test missiles there given its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. This captivating book, using never-before-seen photographs, explores and documents the hundreds of launches and technological advances made in Vandenberg over the many decades. 176 pages, 9"x 11", hardcover.
Vandenberg AFB, California became the home of the first Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile in 1958. Established from the remains of a Korean and WWII training base, the USAF chose the location to test missiles there given its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. This captivating book, using never-before-seen photographs, explores and documents the hundreds of launches and technological advances made in Vandenberg over the many decades. 176 pages, 9"x 11", hardcover.