John Glenn's Space Capsule In London 1962

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South Kensington, London.

Press Release from the Science Museum and brochure on file.

VS. John Glenn's capsule arriving at the Science Museum, S. Kensington. VS. Inside museum, the space capsule is got into position before public showing. MS. U.S.A. Ambassador's representative Mr....

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
86633
Sort Number:
UN 3617 B
Time in/Out:
01:42:03:00 / 01:44:37:00
Canister:
UN 3617 B
Film ID:
3044.19
Issue Date:
1962

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