The first is me and the boys posing with the birds prior to launch - photo taken by Jim Flis.
This is a shot of Jim holding the birds at the pads, getting ready to load them up for the TDD launch.
Here I am hooking up the leads at the boys look on.
One final pose before launch
This is TDD #1 on the pad, #2 next to it on the right, whips attached and ready for launch.
Wind was gusting at 20-25 mph, but the LCO was letting it all go.
TDD #2 posing for a shot while the rest of the racks are loaded.
An interesting shot looking up at their destination
With the racks loaded and a batch of mod rocs sent away, the PA microphone is given to Jim to say a few words about the TDD. Everyone is excited, and the controls are handed back to the LCO. I was so excited, I was a bit early on the trigger.
TdD #1 takes to the air on a perfect boost!
With TdD #1 done, the clip whip is transfered to TdD #2
Shortly after, TdD #2 follows along!
And a perfect recovery!