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Rocket, Flying Model Kit, Freon-Propelled, Valkyrie

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    Box, rectangular, original, for Freon-propelled Valkerie flying model rocket, containing the following parts: 1in diameter polished aluminum rocket body; one ogival nosecone section, polished aluminum with red painted balsa nosecone attached; two copper colored steel rods, each 18in. long; one aluminum foil or Mylar parachute with white string attached; one electrical cord with gray plastic insulation and plug attached; two blocks of wood, each 8in. long, 1in. high and 1in. wide, and each with rectangular sections cut out of them; two red balsa wood delta fins; one white can of RP-100 non toxic, non-flammable Freon propellant, propellant,unused; and instruction sheet, black print on white paper; box, mainly tan color, depicts black and white photo of the Valkyrie rocket standing up, ready for flight; the name "Valkyrie Rocket" underneath, in black, with other printing beneath this.

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Jason A. Smith

Date Created

03/22/2016

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National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

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Models; Rockets; Space

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