I was digging in my tool box today trying to organize it better and found this little lathe made Aluminum Mercury Capsule I remember getting at an open house in the 60's Tinker AFB had.
I also remember a pneumatic toy Redstone rocket that was made in two pieces that you could slide together creating air pressure to project a plastic capsule and parachute. I thought that was one of the neatest toys I ever had but I can't remember what happened to it.
The little Aluminum capsule has been with me all my life through several states and about 13 moves. I remember finding it several times in my perusal of my possessions. It really brought back a lot of memories today. The clothespin is there for size reference.
I also remember a pneumatic toy Redstone rocket that was made in two pieces that you could slide together creating air pressure to project a plastic capsule and parachute. I thought that was one of the neatest toys I ever had but I can't remember what happened to it.
The little Aluminum capsule has been with me all my life through several states and about 13 moves. I remember finding it several times in my perusal of my possessions. It really brought back a lot of memories today. The clothespin is there for size reference.