Name: LAUNCH OF MERCURY-ATLAS, 1 JULY 29, 1960
Brand: MCNEARNY [U.S. AIR FORCE]
Price: 100.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

McNearny [U.S. Air Force]

Launch of Mercury-Atlas 1

July 29, 1960

Vintage photograph with an Official U.S. Air Force Photo stamp on the verso with identifying number “PL-60-56312”.
20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in)

This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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Lot Essay

Launch of Mercury-Atlas 1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida on pad 14. This was an unmanned spacecraft with no launch escape system. It suffered from a structural failure 58 seconds after launch and it landed in the ocean with great impact.

From caption.