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Old June 22nd 08, 07:33 AM posted to sci.space.history
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Default F-1 rocket engine thermal insulation (reflective "batting")

I've posted a bunch of pictures of the external insulation applied to
the F-1 engine on my blog:

http://up-ship.com/blog/

The insulation was used on every flight of the Saturn V... and is
virtually never depicted in photos, art, toys or models.