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Convair Atlas on display at Las Vegas
Group photograph of Convair Atlas on display at Las Vegas with Douglas Thor, Boeing Bomarc, Northrop Snark and Discoverer satellite mock-up - the Atlas was an actual ICBM modified for exhibition use which contained a room in its base for audio-visual presentations. circa 1959. Photograph taken in the exhibition area behind the Las Vegas Convention Center at the Air Force Association (AFA) inaugural World Congress of Flight (WCF) April 12th-19th 1959
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1959 Actual Area Association Atlas Audio Behind Boeing Center Congress Contained Convair Convention Discoverer Icbm Inaugural Mock Modified Northrop Presentations Satellite Snark Thor Vegas Visual Base Douglas
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In this intriguing photograph taken at the inaugural World Congress of Flight (WCF) in Las Vegas, Nevada, in April 1959, a Convair Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) stands proudly on display amongst an impressive collection of aviation innovations. The Convair Atlas, an actual ICBM modified for exhibition use, is showcased alongside the Douglas Thor, Boeing Bomarc, Northrop Snark, and a Discoverer satellite mock-up. The Convair Atlas, a significant milestone in the history of space exploration and national defense, is the center of attention in this group photograph. The Convair Atlas, with its distinctive shape and imposing presence, is housed on a stable platform, allowing visitors to walk around and examine its intricacies. However, what sets this Atlas apart from its military counterparts is the room located in its base. This unique feature contains audio-visual presentations, offering an educational and engaging experience for attendees. Surrounding the Atlas are other iconic aircraft, including the Douglas Thor, a liquid-propellant rocket engine used for the Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile; the Boeing Bomarc, an air-launched ballistic missile; the Northrop Snark, an early cruise missile; and a Discoverer satellite mock-up. The combination of these groundbreaking innovations highlights the rapid advancements in aerospace technology during the late 1950s. This photograph, taken in the exhibition area behind the Las Vegas Convention Center, captures a moment in history when the future of aviation and space exploration was on full display. The Air Force Association (AFA) WCF was the perfect platform for showcasing these technological marvels, inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
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