"Splashdown is the easy part."
Helicopter 66 fished the crews of Apollo 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 out of the Pacific, which made it the most photographed helicopter on earth. It was a US Navy Sikorsky rather than a NASA aircraft, and Dinky put its exact squadron markings on this one in 1971. An AA battery slots in behind a hatch in the fuselage to drive the five-blade rotor, the thumbwheel winch winds by hand, and the white plastic Apollo capsule floats and hooks onto the cable. Made in England at Binns Road, a few years before the factory shut for good.
Product Features
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Size: 15cm (5.9 inches) long, 4.4cm (1.7 inches) tall
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Manufacturer: Meccano Ltd, Dinky Toys, made in England
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Series: Dinky Toys, model number 724, produced 1971 to 1980
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Features: Five-blade main rotor with battery motor (see note below), cut-out switch under the fuselage, thumbwheel-operated winch with hook, white plastic Apollo capsule with opening hatch and moulded astronaut interior
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Year: 1971
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Includes: Sea King helicopter, white Apollo capsule, original box, card display plinth and diorama backing, MR dealer card
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Missing: Original instruction sheet
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Condition: Used - Product #724
Please Note: The motor has been tested with a fresh battery and does not run, which is common on these after fifty years. The battery compartment is clean with no sign of leakage or corrosion. The winch, capsule and every other feature are unaffected. Sold as seen for display or repair.
