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===Holloman Air Development Center===
The '''Holloman Air Development Center''' became the base operating unit on 10 October 1952, and the {{Convert|3500|ft|abbr=on}} rocket-powered sled was first run on 19 March 1954. On 10 December 1954, Lt Colonel (Dr.) [[John Stapp|John P. Stapp]] rode a Holloman rocket propelled test sled, Sonic Wind No. 1, to a speed of {{convert|632|mph}}. The center was renamed the [[Air Force Missile Development Center]] on 1 September 1957 and inactivated on 1 August 1970.
===Holloman Air Development Center===
The '''Holloman Air Development Center''' became the base operating unit on 10 October 1952, and the {{Convert|3500|ft|abbr=on}} rocket-powered sled was first run on 19 March 1954. On 10 December 1954, Lt Colonel (Dr.) [[John Stapp|John P. Stapp]] rode a Holloman rocket propelled test sled, Sonic Wind No. 1, to a speed of {{convert|632|mph}}. The center was renamed the [[Air Force Missile Development Center]] on 1 September 1957 and inactivated on 1 August 1970.
==Holloman Air Development Center==
[[File:B-17g-43-38050-359th BS.jpg|thumb|300px|Boeing B-17G-75-BO Fortress AAF Serial No. 42-38050 of the 303d Bombardment Group|alt=]]
The '''Holloman Air Development Center''' became the base operating unit on 10 October 1952, and the {{Convert|3500|ft|abbr=on}} rocket-powered sled was first run on 19 March 1954. On 10 December 1954, Lt Colonel (Dr.) [[John Stapp|John P. Stapp]] rode a Holloman rocket propelled test sled, Sonic Wind No. 1, to a speed of {{convert|632|mph}}. The center was renamed the [[Air Force Missile Development Center]] on 1 September 1957 and inactivated on 1 August 1970.
==Refs==
==Refs==
* {{cite book |last=Goldberg |first=Robert Alan |author-link=Robert Alan Goldberg |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z8e5YELGGFAC |title=Enemies Within: The Culture of Conspiracy in Modern America |date=2001 |publisher=Yale University Press |isbn=978-0300132946 |location=New Haven, Connecticut |chapter=Chapter 6: The Roswell Incident |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z8e5YELGGFAC&pg=PA189}}
* {{cite book |last=Goldberg |first=Robert Alan |author-link=Robert Alan Goldberg |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z8e5YELGGFAC |title=Enemies Within: The Culture of Conspiracy in Modern America |date=2001 |publisher=Yale University Press |isbn=978-0300132946 |location=New Haven, Connecticut |chapter=Chapter 6: The Roswell Incident |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z8e5YELGGFAC&pg=PA189}}

Revision as of 09:44, 16 November 2024

Map of New Mexico showing the locations of 8 air fields
Alamogordo
Alamogordo
Roswell
Roswell
Corona debris
Corona debris
Roswell was one of many Army Airfields in New Mexico when debris was recovered from a ranch near Corona. Researchers at Alamogordo Air Field, less than 150 miles from Roswell, were launching classified balloons during the prior weeks.

Holloman Air Development Center

The Holloman Air Development Center became the base operating unit on 10 October 1952, and the 3,500 ft (1,100 m) rocket-powered sled was first run on 19 March 1954. On 10 December 1954, Lt Colonel (Dr.) John P. Stapp rode a Holloman rocket propelled test sled, Sonic Wind No. 1, to a speed of 632 miles per hour (1,017 km/h). The center was renamed the Air Force Missile Development Center on 1 September 1957 and inactivated on 1 August 1970.

Holloman Air Development Center

The Holloman Air Development Center became the base operating unit on 10 October 1952, and the 3,500 ft (1,100 m) rocket-powered sled was first run on 19 March 1954. On 10 December 1954, Lt Colonel (Dr.) John P. Stapp rode a Holloman rocket propelled test sled, Sonic Wind No. 1, to a speed of 632 miles per hour (1,017 km/h). The center was renamed the Air Force Missile Development Center on 1 September 1957 and inactivated on 1 August 1970.

Holloman Air Development Center

Boeing B-17G-75-BO Fortress AAF Serial No. 42-38050 of the 303d Bombardment Group

The Holloman Air Development Center became the base operating unit on 10 October 1952, and the 3,500 ft (1,100 m) rocket-powered sled was first run on 19 March 1954. On 10 December 1954, Lt Colonel (Dr.) John P. Stapp rode a Holloman rocket propelled test sled, Sonic Wind No. 1, to a speed of 632 miles per hour (1,017 km/h). The center was renamed the Air Force Missile Development Center on 1 September 1957 and inactivated on 1 August 1970.

Refs

  • Goldberg, Robert Alan (2001). "Chapter 6: The Roswell Incident". Enemies Within: The Culture of Conspiracy in Modern America. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0300132946.


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