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5907 B-52 with x15. The experimental x-15 jet
aircraft was carried aloft attached underneath
the right wing of a specially modified 8-52.
lt was launched when the desired altitude
was reached. This kit includes both planes in
1#2 scale,
5908 X-15 Experimental Aircrafl. lt set a record
of over 4500 mph and an altitude record of
over 350,000 feet. And iYs available from
Monogram in 1#2 scale model kit form,
5909 Mercury and Gemini Capsules. Six
successful missions of the Mercury space
capsule were early entries into NASA's manned
earth-orbit program. The Gemini was high-
lighted by a rendezvous in space with another
craft, and the first ``space walk". Both in
4/48 scale.
5940 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster. On
February 20,1962, Lt, Colonel John Glenn
became the first American astronaut to orbit
the earth, journeying three complete
revolutions. This super detailed 1/110 scale kit
includes Glenn's ``Friendship 7" Mercury
capsule, Atlas booster rocket, launch pad,
ramp, tractors and fuel truck. 203/4" long,
121/2„tall.
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