Grouping of 18 vintage original NASA photographs documenting pre- and post-flight activities for the historic Mercury-Redstone 3, 6, and 8 missions, all glossy finished, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, with each bearing NASA caption text on reverse. Images include: the Freedom 7 capsule on display after its recovery; three images of the Sigma 7 capsule returning to Cape Canaveral, and two nighttime images of the MA-8 tower with Booster 113D prior to launch. The balance of the photos focus on the recovery efforts and ceremonies following the successful splashdown of the Friendship 7 spacecraft piloted by astronaut John Glenn. In overall very good to fine condition, with slight creasing and edgewear, and surface loss and adhesive remnants to the Freedom 7 photo. From the M. Edward Thomas Collection.
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