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Apollo I Mission Chart (AMC 204) signed by nine Apollo astronauts, expressing their gratitude and admiration to the three astronauts who perished in the Apollo I fire on 27 January 1967. Very moving piece, measuring a dramatic 44.75'' x 13.125'', plots the orbital path of the Apollo I spaceship across Earth, signed from left to right:
''With Gratitude! / Buzz Aldrin / Apollo XI LMP''
''Thank you / Edgar Mitchell / Apollo 14 LMP''
''They made the ultimate sacrifice for space exploration * / Alan Bean / Apollo 12 LMP''
''We thank all the people who made the lunar flights possible / Al Worden / Apollo 15 CMP''
''With admiration for all the Apollo I crew did for the race to the moon / Charlie Duke / Apollo 16 LMP''
''Gus - Ed - Roger made the dream possible... / Gene Cernan / Apollo X-XVII''
''Thank you for your service! / James Lovell / Apollo 8, 13''
''Walt Cunningham / BU-Apollo 1 Apollo 7''
''With gratitude for your support to Apollo 1 / Fred Haise / Apollo 13 LMP''
Chart is dated December 1966 at lower left, identified as the 1st Edition, ''Prepared by the USAF / Aeronautical Chart and Information Center / Lithographed by ACIC 1-67''. Minute toning and creasing, overall near fine condition.
Apollo I Mission Chart Signed by 9 Apollo Astronauts, All Expressing Their Gratitude to the Three Astronauts Who Gave Their Lives
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