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View of the stage forward handling tool, a piece of ground support equipment.

Picture 1 of 4.

The forward handling tool served as a rigid end support, maintained the structural integrity, and protected the stage from damage. It enabled safe handling of the booster during fabrication, test, and transportation operations.

 
Saturn V S-IC (First) Stage stage forward handling tool at U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Time picture taken Tue Dec 27 15:11:32 2005
Location picture taken Rocket Park
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
Picture also in S-IC Transporter
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