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Get ready to step into the world of the largest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile ever built by the United States: the Titan II.

We promise you an enthralling journey, taking you into the depths of the responsibility and immense pressure shouldered by servicemen in the face of potential catastrophe.

Our story today comes from a wonderful book that sheds a great deal of light on this issue, the title of the book is Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety by Eric Schlosser.

We'll scrutinize the US military's safety protocols, delve into the grave responsibilities bestowed upon young servicemen, and explore the Air Force's subsequent investigation into the incident. This episode is not only thrilling, but also an eye-opener to the dire importance of the technology, training, and safety measures involved in handling nuclear weapons. You don't want to miss this!

Key Points from the Episode:

• We'll be shedding light on the daily operations and routine maintenance procedures that kept these mighty missiles in check, with the capability to hit a target as far as 6000 miles away, carrying a yield of nine megatons. 
• Join us in unfolding the story of airmen David F Powell and Jeffrey L Plumb, who had the daunting task of managing a low-pressure warning light in the oxidizer tank of the Titan II missile.
• We're also going to talk about an incident that sent chills down the spine of every serviceman involved. 
• Brace yourselves as we dive into the terrifying account of the infamous Damascus Titan missile explosion. A simple socket wrench falling off a platform and striking the missile caused fuel to spray out, nearly leading to a nuclear disaster. 

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