The space shuttle required a unique rescue vehicle, one strong enough to bull its way into a launch pad and carry a flight crew and firefighters to safety. The answer is a group of M113 armored personnel carriers.
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@jrm21386 Maybe China will hire them? :)
DavidBessent 3 weeks ago
never used...and still they claims they are protecting..:)
afsalmpm 3 weeks ago
wow
Mr007pirate 3 weeks ago in playlist Space Shuttle Era
Regimental nazi.
mrteemumilto 3 weeks ago
this is really neat
Nebula1701 3 weeks ago
This proves NASA is gearing up for an alien invasion in 2012!!! oh, wait...
valkiris 3 weeks ago
In the Army I was a M163A1 crewmember, essentially the same M113 chassis. Brings back memories.
Scorpiuszeroone 3 weeks ago
Looks like this will no longer be necessary....=(
jrm21386 3 weeks ago
Great video!
wpkxr99 3 weeks ago