Lot 141
Apollo 4 (AS-501), 1967, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a new, clear lucite, slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that is engraved: "Apollo 4 / Apollo Saturn 501 / Flown Heatshield Fragments at top and Saturn 5 and CSM 1st Flight / November 8, 1969 (sic)" at the bottom.
"This was the first flight of the Saturn V, the largest launch vehicle ever to fly successfully. It was also the first launch from Launch Complex 39, which was specifically built for the Saturn V. In addition, this flight was the first flight of the S-IC first stage, the S-II second stage and and the first time that the S-IVB third stage had been restarted in Earth orbit" (Wikipedia). An important flight and an important piece of historical memorabilia.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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