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ADocumentaryHistoryOfTheCubanMissileCrisis1962
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74, (Continued)
‘ee ZoP-saeRer- AO, 21 Oct 62
The observation of IL-28 crates led us to mount an
intensive reconnaissance effort, beginning on
15 October. The photography showed, for the
first time, the deployment of surface-to—-surface
ballistic missile systems.
A. We have identified four and possibly six sites
for the 1,100-n.m. missile and two fixed sites
| for the 2,200-n.m. missile.
1X. 1,100-n.m. Missile:
A. Two launch sites are near San Cristobal in Western
Cuba. Sach site normally has four launchers, of
which we have seen seven. Each launcher in turn
normally has two missiles assigned it, all sixteen
of which we have identified at the site.
east of Havana. We have identified six of the
eight launchers and seven of the sixteen missiles.
Cc. There is preliminary evidence of two additional
sites near San Cristobal. They are either launch
sites or a service facility.
D. The keys to these identifications are the size of
the missile body, the unique erector-launcher
equipment, and the position and spacing of equip-
ment.
1. The missile corresponds exactly in length to
those observed in parades in Moscow.
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B. Another two sites are near Sagua La Grande just
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