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This was the first recoverable flying model rocket made in the United States. It was designed by Vern Estes and built by John Schutz around 1961. The model has a pasteboard body and balsa wings. The control surfaces of the wings are movable. A motor with a solid propellant was placed in the end of the body, and upon ignition would propel the model vertically.

This model was donated by G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rocket models.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date ca. 1961 Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer John Schutz
 Dimensions Model: 13 1/4 × 8 1/2 × 1 3/8 in. (33.7 × 21.6 × 3.5cm)
 Materials Cardboard
Wood
Steel
Paint
Plastic
 Inventory Number A19930770000 Credit Line Gift of G. Harry Stine Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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