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The original finding aid described this photograph as:

Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base

State: Wyoming (WY)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott Wagers

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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simulation peacekeeper missile launch peacekeeper missile launch keys two launch keys control panel launch control panel crew commander both crew commander deputy deputy crew commander peacekeeper missile wyoming warren air force base key west florida simulation exercise high resolution staff sgt scott wagers us air force air force base us national archives
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16/10/1996
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