May 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
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American flag flown aboard the near-disastrous Apollo 13 mission to the moon. Printed 6'' x 4'' fabric flag accompanied the astronauts on the Apollo 13 mission, the third of the Apollo lunar missions, that was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded, though each of the astronauts returned safely to earth. Flag is affixed to an official NASA certificate with the Apollo 13 printed insignia and reading: ''This flag was on board Apollo XIII during its flight and Emergency Return to Earth.'' Certificate is signed, ''Jim Lovell'', ''Jack Swigert'' and ''Fred Haise''. Certificate measures 10'' x 12'' and has a small .5'' enclosed tear to top edge and minor creasing to upper left corner. Some tape showthrough behind flag, else very good to near fine overall. With an LOA from Jack Swigert's sister.
Apollo 13 American Flag Space-Flown -- Affixed to a NASA Certificate Signed By Each Astronaut -- ''This flag was on board Apollo XIII during its flight and Emergency Return to Earth.''
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