Lot 130
Apollo 14, 1971, FLOWN United States Flag taken to the LUNAR SURFACE by Alan Sheperd (3x5") A thickly woven United States flag that was carried to the lunar surface by Flight Commander Alan Shepherd at the request of Lloyd E. Rackley, whom he knew from working with him during astronaut simulator training. Mr. Rackley was a pioneer member of the space community who started working in the space program in 1956 and for NASA beginning in 1961. Mr. Rackley has notated the back of the flag as follows: "This American Flag patch was flown to the surface of the moon on board the (Lunar Module) "Antares" by Alan B. Shepard, Commander Apollo 14, signed Lloyd E. Rackley".
A typed, hand-signed, certificate from Mr. Rackley stating the history of the patch is included. The certificate has additionally been hand inscribed in 2004 by retired Shuttle astronaut Jack Lousma, who states that he is personal friends with Mr. Rackley, who is also a fellow church member and a retired NASA official.
An attractive piece of "lunar surace" space memorabilia.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized $5,175 |
