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Booknotes for: ICBM, by G. Harry Stine; Orion Books, New
York, 1991, ISBN 0-517-56768-7
The first Titan I wing became operational at Lowry AFB (in
Colorado) on April 18, 1962. The Titan I carried a 4 Megaton warhead
(much more powerful than the Atlas'.) The Titan I was deployed in 6
squadrons of 9 missiles each at Lowry (2 squadrons), Beale AFB (CA),
Mountain Home AFB (ID), Ellsworth AFB (SD), and Larson AFB (WA). Titan
I's stayed in service until 1966.
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