Lot 222. Little Nellie Heat-seeking Warhead | JAMES BOND: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)

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JAMES BOND: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)

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Lot # 222. Little Nellie Heat-seeking Warhead

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A Little Nellie heat-seeking warhead from Lewis Gilbert's Bond film You Only Live Twice. James Bond (Sean Connery) flew the autogyro "Little Nellie" to locate Blofeld's (Donald Pleasence) hidden volcano base. When he found himself in an aerial battle against Blofeld's henchmen, he used Nellie's heat-seeking missiles to take down an enemy helicopter. This lot originated from the collection of Little Nellie's stunt pilot, Wing Commander Ken Wallis.

The warhead was created for the production's battle sequences, which were filmed in Sierra Nevada, Spain (doubling for Japan). The flight sequences were filmed in Japan, however, for the actual battles and firing of missiles, Spain had to be used. The production pyrotechnics have been removed and the missile has been made safe.

Wallis has autographed one side of the missile, with the inscription, "Gary, a 'heat-seeking missile' used on the autogyro 'Little Nellie' in 'You Only Live Twice' in Japan & Spain, 1966. Best wishes from Ken Wallis, designer & pilot of 'Little Nellie' Wallace". Nellie Wallace was a music hall star who inspired the autogyro's name. Dimensions: 36 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm (14.25" x 3" x 3")

Estimate: £3,000 - 6,000 M

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