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Old 08-21-2011, 11:59 PM
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Default "Cape Estes" history?

Hello All,

I have a few questions about "Cape Estes." While looking through the 1969 Estes catalog, I came across the group of photographs that show a "Cape Estes" sign and several model rocket launches, at least some of which may have taken place on the Estes Industries premises (see: http://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/no...a/69est088.html ). Also, Estes' YouTube videos of their rockets being prepped and launched (see: www.youtube.com/user/EstesModelRockets ) show a concrete slab on the ground behind the Estes plant (the building housing the offices and where the kits were/are made, not the engines). In some of the videos, the back of this building can be seen. My questions are:

[1] Was the "Cape Estes" sign once located at that flying site behind the Estes plant?

[2] If so, when was it installed and removed?

[3] If not, where was it located, and when was it installed and removed?

[4] Does the "Cape Estes" sign still exist? (It would be a great item to include in a museum display about the hobby.)

[5] How long has that "concrete slab pad" been there and been used?

Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help. (Also, imagine the lost vintage and prototype rockets and components that might be lying around in that area and/or on the surrounding land!)
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