Animation of loading fixture and parts of missile. HD Stock Footage

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Sep 24, 2026

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Animation of loading fixture and parts of missile.

A trailer backs. Crane's hook attached to hoisting unit. A duplicate of the remote control given to one of the loading crew. A man from loading crew checking. Wire attached to missile lifts it. A man operating crane. Missile swing to the dock. Animation of loading fixture and parts of missile. The submarine standby to receive loading fixture. Man signals to lower down the loading fixture. Crew transferring the liner to the submarine. Dock crew locking liner on the submarine. Animation of responsibilities of crew members. Location: United States. Date: 1964.

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