SM-65 Atlas Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile System 1956-1965
Atlas Missile 45F
General Dynamics Missile Serial Number: 61-2531
General Dynamics Manufacturing Number: 45F
Air Force Missile Tail Number: 531
Missile Acceptance Date: 7/10/1963
Missile Delivery Date: 7/11/1963
ICBM Squadron Number: N/A
ICBM Squadron Site Assignment: N/A
Missile Destination: Vandenberg Air Force Base
Missile Mission: Operational Readiness Training
Missile Launch Date: 10/3/1963
Missile Launch Payload: Cat II - Operation Hot Rum
Missile Launch Location: Vandenberg AFB - Site G (OSTF-2)
Missile Launch Outcome: Failure
Notes: A stuck valve resulted in the B-2 booster engine failing to start. Missile fell over shortly after hold down clamp release and exploded upon impact with the ground.
