Minicar Model 1/72 Mercury "Friendship 7" [DRW50394]

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Product Description ■ Historic Mission 50th Anniversary Item!
The Mercury Project started in 1959 with the goal of getting people into orbit around the Earth. Three years later, in February 1962, the Mercury Atlas 6 achieved the goal. John Glenn, one of the Mercury 7, was on board. During this mission, which was the first manned Earth orbit flight in the United States, it flew around the Earth three times for a total of approximately five hours. Although there was a failure in the equipment along the way, it entered the atmosphere with a rocket that was supposed to be detached and returned safely. This is one of the reasons why it is said to be a historic achievement. The success of the Mercury 6 was the first step toward the big goal of landing on the moon, and it was the result of the advanced Soviet space development.
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Mercury Atlas 6 mission, which was the first manned Earth orbit flight by the United States. To celebrate this historic achievement, an anniversary model from Space Dragon Wings is now available. The markings of the Mercury Atlas 6 "Friendship 7" are faithfully reproduced.
Since the popular Mercury Spaceship will be released on the 50th anniversary, this item is sure to attract a lot of attention. Space fans will definitely want to get this item.