TRAINING FLIGHT

Developed by Air Force Geophysics Laboratory (AFGL)

Balloon launched on 3/6/1985, from Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description

There is no data available yet about the payload flown. Below there is a link to the only known reference.

Video footage of the launch operations

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 3/6/1985
Launch site: Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico, US  
Balloon launched by: Air Force Geophysics Laboratory (AFGL)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon Winzen - LTV-027 - 1.150.000 cuft
Flight identification number: H85-01
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 3/6/1985
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 4 h 30 m
Landing site: 40 miles NNW of Roswell, New Mexico, US
 Payload weight: 730 lbs

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