RLongden Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Anyone else have any memories of this? http://www.simt.co.uk/blog/an-amazing-visit-to-abbeydale I remember being taken by my mum and dad and the capsule was displayed in the main courtyard of the site, with some wooden steps built around, so everyone could climb up and file past. I vaguely remember this and the hatch to the capsule was open, to reveal an almost impossibly tiny space for the astronauts to fit. I recall it smelling a bit 'fusty' inside (like the smell of an old TV set - probably the same components ) and the seat belts and buckles, looking like those in a racing/rally car. They might have been bright red or bright orange, but I don't quite remember? Anyone else have any memories, or maybe any photos from the event? It reads that it was the Apollo 10 capsule, but I could have sworn it was one of the capsules from the Mercury program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31dec1966 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 It certainly is an amazing visit. I was interested in the space programme at the time but can't remember this. Wonder why Abbeydale hamlet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLongden Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Good old Picture Sheffield, always delivers with a suitable photo..... Apollo 10 - Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet Looks like it was housed in a tent and on some sort of modular gantry. Mind you, it was 46 years ago, so no wonder I'm a bit hazy on the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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