September 2023 Auction Ends Thursday, September 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on: 9/28/2023 6:08:00 PM

Lot #8: Charlie Duke and Fred Haise Signed 20'' x 16'' Photo of the Apollo 11 Mission Control -- Duke, the CAPCOM for Apollo 11, Writes ''WE COPY YOU DOWN EAGLE!''

Description

Large 20'' x 16'' photo of Apollo 11 Mission Control, signed by Charlie Duke and Fred Haise, who served as CAPCOM and Back-up Lunar Module Pilot for the first moon landing. Capturing the anxiety and excitement of the men back at NASA, Duke handwrites the words spoken to Armstrong and Aldrin after touch-down on the moon, '''WE COPY YOU DOWN EAGLE!' / Charlie Duke / Apollo 11 CAPCOM / July 20, 1969'', and Haise, shown sitting with Duke and James Lovell, handwrites ''Mission Control during man's first lunar landing July 20, 1969 / Fred Haise / Apollo 11 BU LMP''. Glossy photo is near fine.
Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$750
Minimum Bid:$600
Number of Bids:1