The story began when a man bought a rocket from his deceased neighbor and offered it to the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Suspecting something unusual, the museum alerted officials, which led to a visit from the bomb squad.
Despite initial concerns, experts quickly identified the device as the Douglas AIR-2 Genie, an air-to-air missile designed to carry a nuclear warhead. Fortunately, the lack of a warhead made the missile harmless. Police called it “just a gas tank for rocket fuel” and emphasized that it was not a danger to the public.
Understandably disturbed by the unexpected media attention, the man explained that he had inherited the rocket and did not want to harm anyone.
Authorities deemed the rocket a safe artifact and allowed the man to keep it for display in the museum after restoration.
Source: Ferra
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