a_v_bw_o_n (1964, Boeing Co. photo no. P 35167)
“A possible use of the Boardman test site in north central Oregon might involve test of multi-stage rocket boosters. In this sketch, the connections between two booster stages are ruptured explosively during a test of the stage separation design. Tests also could involve the start of engines immediately after separation. For these tests, tied-down boosters would be fired in a horizontal position. Television camera at right would monitor tests.”
Wow, horizontal testing of Saturn V launch vehicle staging, with the possible firing of engines after such…DAMN. Who knew? Did you?! I didn’t!!!
Although I know squat about what actual Apollo/Saturn testing occurred at the Boardman test site, I’m pretty sure this was never conducted. It certainly would’ve been quite a sight, whether successful or not.
I find it odd that the launch vehicle depicted – obviously a Saturn V – is not specifically identified.
Finally, the S-II stage, seen igniting, is short an engine. Maybe from a Boeing perspective, since it was manufactured by NAA, the depiction was considered close enough. If so, that’s pretty arrogant. Unless, at this point, four engines were still under consideration? However, by 1964, I’d doubt it. Possibly portending the erosion of Boeing’s culture, competence & ethos.
Most importantly, per Mr. Paul Woods and his wonderful "MOONBASE CENTRAL" website, this dynamic & rarely seen work is by Boeing’s venerable & highly talented resident artist/illustrator, Warren McCallister:
projectswordtoys.blogspot.com/2013/09/birthday-5-warren-m...
a_v_bw_o_n (1964, Boeing Co. photo no. P 35167)
“A possible use of the Boardman test site in north central Oregon might involve test of multi-stage rocket boosters. In this sketch, the connections between two booster stages are ruptured explosively during a test of the stage separation design. Tests also could involve the start of engines immediately after separation. For these tests, tied-down boosters would be fired in a horizontal position. Television camera at right would monitor tests.”
Wow, horizontal testing of Saturn V launch vehicle staging, with the possible firing of engines after such…DAMN. Who knew? Did you?! I didn’t!!!
Although I know squat about what actual Apollo/Saturn testing occurred at the Boardman test site, I’m pretty sure this was never conducted. It certainly would’ve been quite a sight, whether successful or not.
I find it odd that the launch vehicle depicted – obviously a Saturn V – is not specifically identified.
Finally, the S-II stage, seen igniting, is short an engine. Maybe from a Boeing perspective, since it was manufactured by NAA, the depiction was considered close enough. If so, that’s pretty arrogant. Unless, at this point, four engines were still under consideration? However, by 1964, I’d doubt it. Possibly portending the erosion of Boeing’s culture, competence & ethos.
Most importantly, per Mr. Paul Woods and his wonderful "MOONBASE CENTRAL" website, this dynamic & rarely seen work is by Boeing’s venerable & highly talented resident artist/illustrator, Warren McCallister:
projectswordtoys.blogspot.com/2013/09/birthday-5-warren-m...