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Protective spray. Water is sprayed over protective clothing of engineers to wash away residues as they load fuel into Vanguard rocket
Wirephoto published in the Tribune newspaper in 1957. Purchased by David Hurn from MMG Photo Archives.
Full title: Protective spray. Water is sprayed over protective clothing of engineers to wash away residues as they load fuel into Vanguard rocket's second stage at Cape Carnaveral, Fla. launching site. Rocket is scheduled to be launched today in first attempt by U.S. to thrust a baby moon into outer space.
The photograph is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the librarian of the Baltimore Sun Archives Paul M McCardell.