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Mercury
Boilerplate
F-6 Adios, MF
Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
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This is a Mercury boilerplate used for parachute development and drop testing.  The paint job is for easy visibility.  I don't know what the F-6 means but have a vague idea about the MF.  Below is an image of the drop icons used to show the success of this BP.
Image by: Jim Gerard
Date: August 13, 2008
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