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Returning the engine to the nozzle extension's handling fixture.

Picture 4 of 4.

Note the rope attached to the nozzle extension's lifting lug.

The red circular item standing up against the concrete wall appears to be a Thrust Chamber Throat Closure Assy (part number 33 on the exploded-view diagram).

 
F-1 rocket engine being lowered onto its G4080 nozzle extension handling fixture during F-5036 Fit Test (April 7, 2008) at Marshall Space Flight Center Engine Displays
Time picture taken Mon Apr 7 00:00:32 2008
Photo credit Doug Galloway
Location picture taken Behind Building 4205
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL
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