The decals, of course, would need to be different than the Estes Interceptor's. There was no air force back then. In my design, the rocketeers were soldiers that didn't ride horses, they rode rockets. So, it was part of the Cavalry. The Space Cavalry in fact.

Also, it was during the Civil War. Decals had to be rationed. So, this rocket didn't get the whole regalia that the Estes Interceptor got. It was a bit more austere. Not for laziness - but for patriotic duty.

Just like the Texans that viewed the attack on the Alamo as a battle cry, this line of Space Cavalry Rockets is emblazoned with 12AP61. It has sumpt'n to do with Sumter on April 12, 1861.

Oh yeah, there were fewer states back then, but all of them are represented in the flag. No states recognized as secessionist wanna-bes's in this flag.

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