Model of "Friendship 7" from Mercury Program

Turks and Caicos Islands / Grand Turk / Cockburn Town / Airport Road

monument, replica, historic landmark, spacecraft on display

Mock-up of the capsule in which John Glenn orbited the earth then safely returned, splashing down in the waters off the coast of Grand Turk.

On display at the main entrance to JAGS McCartney International Airport outside Cockburn Town, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship_7

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Coordinates: 21°26'27"N 71°8'50"W

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