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Deke Slayton 1959 NASA Certificate of Competency Signed "Donald K. Slayton"....
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Deke Slayton 1959 NASA Certificate of Competency Signed "Donald K. Slayton". A fascinating piece of space history in which Slayton, one of the original "Mercury Seven" astronauts, is given clearance to fly NASA owned/loaned aircraft. One page, three-hole punched, 8" x 10.5" NASA letterhead, Washington, D.C., August 7 1959, to Slayton, signed "John P. Reeder", Head of Flight Operations, and "Ira H. Abbott", Director of Aeronautical and Space Research. It reads, in part: "You are hereby adjudged competent to serve as pilot of aircraft owned by and/or loaned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for flight operations in the conduct of aeronautical and space research... This certificate becomes effective when countersigned by the Head of Flight Operations of your Field Station..." To the right is a small photo of Slayton with his signature and personal information beneath. This was issued in the first year of NASA's existence. Light toning, paperclip stain, a bit rough at top edge, else fine.Auction Info
2009 April Signature Space Exploration Auction #6022 (go to Auction Home page)
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