Corona star catchers
Subtitle: the Air Force aerial recovery aircrews of the 6593d Test Squadron (Special), 1958-1972
By: edited by Robert D. Mulcahy, Jr
Contributors: Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance (U.S.)
Series: In the words of those who served; In the words of those who served
Publisher: Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance; Government Printing Office
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Chantilly, Va; Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9781937219093
Subjects: United States. Air Force. Test Squadron (Special), 6593d; Cold War; Recovery; Interviews; Flight crews; Airmen; Discoverer (Artificial satellite); Artificial satellites; United States; United States. Air Force; American Aerial reconnaissance
Other titles: Air Force aerial recovery aircrews of the 6593d Test Squadron (Special), 1958-1972; Interviews with the Air Force aerial recovery flight crews of the 6593d Test Squadron (Special), 1958-1972
Description: From the Foreword:  In this book, Mulcahy delivers a collection of captive narratives from the crew members who were part of this historic time in the history of national reconnaissance. Most of them were unaware of what was in the capsules they recovered, the true mission of the Discoverer program, and Discoverer's relationship with the classified Corona photosatellite reconnaissance program; however, they all understood the importance of their mission to recover capsules from space. The reader will have an opportunity to experience these missions through the perspective of those who served. I challenge you as you read these recollections to look for lessons in this part of the Corona program-lessons that you can apply to your future challenges. The Corona program tested the limits of technology, stretched the skills of those involved, and overcame disappointments along the way. The perseverance and resourcefulness of everyone involved, from the concept engineers to these air crews who caught "a falling star," demonstrates that the unimagined can become possible and challenges along the way can be overcome.
Notes: "Interviews with the Air Force Aerial Recovery Flight Crews of the 6593d Test Squadron (Special), 1958-1972"--Cover.

"National Reconnaissance Office, United States of America"--Cover.

"June 2012."

Shipping list no.: 2012-0421-P.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-255) and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword; title: Preface; title: Introduction; title: Chapter 1:  Lt Col Harold E Mitchell; title: Chapter 2:  A2C Daniel R Hill; title: Chapter 3:  Capt Robert D Counts; title: Chapter 4:  Capt Donald R Curtin; title: Chapter 5:  SSgt Charles J Dorigan; title: Chapter 6:  SMSgt Richard C Bell; title: Chapter 7:  Maj Gen Donald G Hard; title: Chapter 8:  Col Harlan L Gurney; title: Appendices:; title: Chronology of the 6593d Test Squadron (special); title: 1964 Mission Statement of the 6593d Test Squadron (special); title: Squadron commanders of the 6593d Test Squadron (special); title: 1958 aircrews of the 6593d Test Squadron (special); title: Discover/Corona recovery pilots of the 6593d; title: Original assigned aircraft of the 6593d Test Squadron (special); title: Flying hours of the 6593d Test Squadron (special); title: Awards and honors of the 6593d Test Squadron (special); title: Squadron emblem; title: Documents; title: Glossary; title: Reference notes; title: Index.