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Old July 2nd 09, 06:14 PM posted to sci.military.naval,sci.space.history
Rick Jones[_3_]
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Default Fate of Italian Polaris Missiles

In sci.space.history frank wrote:
Later I worked with guys who had tons of MRV photos out at Kwaj when
re entry vehicles went in. Some of them were really great, coming in
at sunset over the Pacific.


For some reason the first thought that popped into my head was of
Batty's last words:

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire
off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark
near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in
time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

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