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Apollo 16 Lunar Module Flown Spacecraft Identification Plate Display Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Comman...
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"Orion.... A Mighty Good Spacecraft.... A Great Lunar Base"
Apollo 16 Lunar Module Flown Spacecraft Identification Plate
Display Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission
Commander John Young, Certified and Signed. A metal plaque of
5.25" x 1.75" mounted to a 10" x 11" wooden display plaque beneath
a metal die-cut representation of the lunar module and an engraved
brass explanatory plate with the words:APOLLO XVI LUNAR MODULE 11
"ORION.... A MIGHTY GOOD SPACECRAFT
....A GREAT LUNAR BASE"
Capt. J. W. Young - Lt. Col. C.M Duke Jr. - Lt. Cmdr. T.K. Mattingly
Young's quote, engraved on the display, reflects the deep appreciation for the Lunar Module Orion: "A mighty good spacecraft... A great lunar base." This sentiment was expressed by Young upon the jettison of the module, marking a significant emotional connection to the craft.
Engraved on the plaque from the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. is the following:
APOLLO XVI LUNAR MODULE - 11
CAPT. J. W. YOUNG, LT. COL. C. M. DUKE, JR. LT. CMDR. T. K. MATTINGLY
above the Part No. "LDW280-60001-3, the Serial No. "001" and other information such as the Dsgn Cont No. "Orion - Casper", Contr No. "NAS 9-1100", "Launch Date 4-16-72", and "Splashdown 4-27-72".
Notably, this piece is marked with Young's signature, "Plaque Flown on Apollo XVI John Young," signifying its authenticity and flown status. The identification plate, one of three flown to the Moon, was later mounted and presented to each crewmember by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. Commander Young consigned this to Heritage in 2009 and its acquisition by the Bracke collection underscores its provenance and historical importance.
The condition of the plaque is very fine, with minimal wear consistent with age and handling, adding to its authenticity. This exceptional artifact represents an extraordinary opportunity to own a true piece of lunar exploration history, bearing the legacy of Apollo 16's mission to the Moon and the memories of its dedicated crew. From the Family Collection of Jacques Bracke.
Auction Info
2024 December 6 - 7 Space Exploration Signature® Auction #6304 (go to Auction Home page)
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December, 2024
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