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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: A-12 Spurs
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1964: Dr. Albert D. "Bud" Wheelon, 1st Director of Science & Technology, received “spurs” as mementos of his flight on A-12 #OXCART.
Strapped over boot heels, spurs were attached to a ball.

Ball attached to cable under seat allowing movement of feet during #OXCART flight.
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