a16_v_bw_o_n (107-KSC-72P-82) - a photo on Flickriver

            “The Apollo 16 Saturn V space vehicle stands alone after the Mobile Service Structure was removed from Pad A at Launch Complex 39 today during the “wet” or fueled portion of the Countdown Demonstration Test. The week-long CDDT is conducted as a dress rehearsal for the actual countdown. During CDDT, all major spacecraft systems and ground support equipment are verified in preparation for the launch of astronauts John W. Young, Thomas K. Mattingly II and Charles M. Duke, Jr., to the Moon, scheduled for no earlier than April 16, 1972. The astronauts participated in the “dry” or unfueled portion of the CDDT, monitoring spacecraft systems in the same manner as they will on launch day.”

Note the multiple remotely operated cameras, mounted at the different levels, along the left side of the LUT. Also, the parked (and railed) triangular flame deflector in the immediate background.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – because it’s true - the image quality, resolution & ‘richness’ of so many of these vintage black & white NASA photographs is exquisite. Although maybe a little heavy on the contrast, this is gorgeous. I mean…just look at the resolvable detail…further facilitated by my considerate & generous 1200 dpi scan. 
Not to mention, this is a rarely seen “head & shoulders portrait” perspective of Apollo 16 on the pad.

Taken on: September 27, 2023

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