Following is a series of documents pertaining to the Atlas F version of the SM-65 missile system. This page has sub-sections for the six operational Atlas F ICBM squadrons with information specific to that squadron. There are different sections including Blueprints, Diagrams, Development, Construction, Operational, Deactivation, Present Day and Miscellaneous. Many of the documents on this page are in Adobe PDF format and are freely available to download. All PDF files have been made searchable when possible. Most of the available documents are in Adobe PDF format and are freely available to download. To save the file to your local device, right click the file name or image and choose the "Save Target As " option. If you should have any documents relating to the Atlas ICBM program that you would consider sharing, please contact  us so that they can be added to this page.

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Blueprints

Diagrams

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

Development

 Theory Of Operation Of Inertial Guidance System

 Silo Full Scale Mockup Photographic Record - Volume1

  Mechanics Illustrated (May 1955) - I Bring Massacre

  Press Release - Atlas Fact Sheet (1958)

  Development Of Ballistic Missiles In The USAF - 1945-1960

  SAC Missile Chronology 1939-1988

Construction

 Integrating Contractors Base Activation Project Manual

 Aerospace Historian - September 1982 - ICBM Site Activation

Operational

 Atlas F T.O. Manual - 21M-HGM16F-1  "Dash One"

 Abbreviated Check List - DMCCC

 Abbreviated Check List - Emergency Procedures

  GD/A Report AP60-1045 - Ground Support Equipment List

  GD/A Report AP60-1046 - Ground Operational Equipment List

 Silo Familiarization Guide - September 1962

Deactivation

  AFLC Phaseout Atlas E F Titan1

  History Of Atlas E F Titan1 Phaseout

  SBAMA Phaseout Atlas E F Titan1

  USAF Plan of Action for the Phase-Out and Disposition of Atlas E, Atlas F and Titan1

 Atlas F Deactivation Procedure A109

 SBAMA Equipment Removal Plan - AtlasF

  What We Are Doing With Surplus ICBM Complexes

Outdated Missiles Placed In Storage

Present Day

Miscellaneous

  Atlas E/F Launch Vehicle - Unsung Workhorse

  SAC Missile Chronology 1939-1988

  Student Research Report - Missileer's Heritage

 To Defend And Deter - Legacy Of U.S. Cold War Missile Program

 Lawsuit - 1961-63 Atlas Fuel Tank Helium Pressure Regulator

 RAND Corp - Project Air Force (1946-1996)