Jupiter PGM-19 SM-78

Before restoration the Jupiter was located in the Rocket Garden at C.C.A.F.S. American Aero was tasked with taking it down, transporting it to our restoration facility and restoring it before returning it for display.

Jupiter PGM-19 SM-78 while located in the Rocket Garden The Jupiter was standing vertical on its launch table before restoration

Jupiter Take Down

Removal from launch table

Prep For Loading

Loading for transport

Arrival at American Aero Both the Jupiter and Redstone were delivered by truck to American Aero for restoration

Hi Pressure Water Blast Reservoirs were built to contain residue left from blasting the missiles

Reconstruction of the engine bell Tom Walker along with Linda Tam were instrumental in the restoration of the deteriated sheetmetal of the Jupiter and Redstone

Jupiter display fixture The Jupiter needed to be displayed on a rolling fixture with in the hangar, American Aero designed and fabricated a fixture that was movable and look as if it was a work platform

Restoration of engine The rocket engine of the Jupiter was severely damaged by the elements of outdoor display and other issues

Engine Restoration

Engine area cleaned and preserved

Engine Restoration