GEMINI BOILERPLATE CAPSULE
RESTORATION
The Gemini Boilerplate Capsule was
originally used as a rescue trainer for recovery forces during the Gemini and
Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) manned space flight programs. This
particular capsule along with its shipboard cradle was transferred from the
Redistribution and Marketing Branch at McClellan AFB, California to the Air
Force Space and Missile Museum in December 1969.
The Mercury Capsule remained on display in the "Rocket Garden" area of the Museum until it was
removed for restoration on 19 July 2005. The contract for the
restoration project was awarded to Keith Davidson of AirCorr Inc., Melbourne,
Florida. After refurbishment was completed at an off-site facility, the
capsule was returned to Cape Canaveral AFS on 20 February 2006.
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17 MAY 2005
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17 MAY 2005
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17 MAY 2005
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17 MAY 2005
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17 MAY 2005
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17 MAY 2005
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24 MAY 2005
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24 MAY 2005
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24 MAY 2005
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7 JUN 2005
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1 JUL 2005
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1 JUL 2005
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19 JUL 2005
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20 JUL 2005
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20 JUL 2005
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22 JUL 2005
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15 AUG 2005
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15 AUG 2005
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16 AUG 2005
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16 AUG 2005
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16 AUG 2005
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26 JAN 2006
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26 JAN 2006
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27 JAN 2006
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27 JAN 2006
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27 JAN 2006
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31 JAN 2006
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31 JAN 2006
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Restoration complete
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