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Lowering the J-2 rocket engine onto its throat support.

Picture 2 of 8.

Note that the throat supports have had concrete pads poured below them, filling in the gap between the base and the concrete slab which were present after the throat supports' installation.

For more information about why a throat support was used, see my Alabama Space & Rocket Center F-1 nozzle extension memo.