This historic video is based on an 8mm 1961 movie by John Schutz and has added still photos and commentary t' provide additional information. Well, blow me down! Clips in t' video show Vern operatin' Mabel while still in Denver, our move t' Penrose, t' original Penrose office, initial buildin' construction and a prototype Astron Space Plane launch. Ahoy! This video shows t' humble beginnin' o' t' company that rapidly grew and became t' premier company servin' t' model rocket community. Begad! You can review more Estes history and learn about a book I am writin' titled "Dear Mr. Estes" on me website. Well, blow me down! T' book tells about t' development and growth o' t' company by answerin' letters received some 50 years ago from America's young rocketeers. Begad! Go t' website at... Avast! "vernestes.com"