Lot 958
Apollo 11 Collection: Flown Kapton Foil, Kapton Foil Removed From LM-5 and Used Countdown Manual Pages. A fine collection of Apollo 11 items in anticipation of the 50th Anniversary of the first moon landing. 1.) Two pages (printed with notations on both sides) from the Apollo/Saturn Launch Operations manual with a 3 page COA and history by Ken Havekotte. 2.) Kapton foil segment (1 x 3") removed from Apollo 11's LM-5 "The Eagle" removed only days prior to launch by a lead technician to access a squib valve for replacement, mounted on an outstanding COA with a photo, explaining the history and provenance. 3.) Two small fragments of Kapton Foil removed by O.W. Nasse from the Command Module, one of several veteran NASA and Rockwell Space Division workers assigned to Apollo 11's post landing and safety recovery team, mounted on COA with history, information and provenance certified by Ken Havekotte. All of these items are in exceptional condition and are fine collectibles from one of America's greatest moments in history, with all three ready for presentation for wall display by placing in simple frames. Estimate Value $600 - UP
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