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Balloon launched on 6/3/1967, from NCAR National Scientific Balloon Flight Station, Palestine, Texas, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description



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Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 6/3/1967
Launch site: NCAR National Scientific Balloon Flight Station, Palestine, Texas, US  
Balloon launched by: NCAR National Scientific Balloon Flight Station
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon Winzen 2.940.000 cuft (0.7 mil. Stratofilm)
 Flight identification number: 306P
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 6/3/1967
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 10 h 30 m
 Payload weight: 515 lbs.

Postal cover issued on launch day commemorating the flight

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