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Topic: 230165748036: Armstrong 3X signed LLTV Operation Log
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davidcwagner
Member Posts: 799
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 09-04-2007 12:03 AM
   
What do you think of this?NASA LLRV/TV Operation Log signed by Neil Armstrong Item number: 230165748036. This item sold for $5,327.57. |
Scott
Member Posts: 3307
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted 09-04-2007 06:28 AM
I think someone got a gem. Actually it is signed with his initials and last name 6 times, using his seldom-seen "unfancy" signature.Edited by Scott on 09-04-2007 at 06:28 AM. |
keelerphoto
Member Posts: 55
From: sherman Oaks
Registered: Apr 2007
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posted 09-04-2007 08:44 PM
so my 1999 Atipical Armstrongs might have credibility with this rare signature as he did sign differently than the Hook style,,,David |
fabfivefreddy
Member Posts: 1067
From: Leawood, Kansas USA
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-04-2007 08:54 PM
This is a great item.
According to Hansen's book, First Man, Armstrong made eight simulated lunar descents in the new LLTV. These took place on the 14-16 of June, 1969. (p.334). This item is an excellent documentation of that time period.
Tahir
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capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 09-05-2007 05:20 AM
Was it common at that time for the pilot to sign the exceptional release for an aircraft? Normally, the exceptional release is signed by the maintenance superintendent unless you are in a location where host-station mx is unavailable. Obviously, this vehicle would not have been flying cross-country, so one wonders why the pilot was signing the release instead of the mx folks.------------------
John Capobianco
Camden DE |
reznikoff
Member Posts: 20
From: Westport, CT
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 09-06-2007 02:57 PM
Hi there,
I bought this item. I was trolling for Washingtons and Lincolns. It was love at first sight. I did have a MUCH bigger bid. I would love to hear what anyone knows about this and can send a clearer scan soon if I can figure out how to do it on this site. Am I wrong that this may be the only Apollo 11 Armstrong signed item that is non -commemorative in nature, precedes yet is close to the flight? What about non-letters after the flight? I would appreciate the helpthanks
John |
fabfivefreddy
Member Posts: 1067
From: Leawood, Kansas USA
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-06-2007 06:48 PM
John- Congratulations on your purchase.
The only document that I know of is Noah Bradley's check which was written the day of launch. That is about the only document I have seen besides this one (for before the Apollo 11 flight).
It is considerably rare and historical. Tahir
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rjurek349
Member Posts: 1190
From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 09-06-2007 08:08 PM
John, a very sweet item. Congrats.
There are also a number of performance reviews, signed by Armstrong, such as the current one up on RR for Buzz in 1965. While this particular one is not immediately prior to the flight, it does lead to the possiblity that there might be ones closer to launch in private hands.
And I agree with Tahir. The signed check that Noah has I find really historically striking and unique. A good call, Tahir. RichEdited by rjurek349 on September 06, 2007 at 08:14 PM. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-06-2007 08:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by rjurek349:
While this particular one is not immediately prior to the flight, it does lead to the possibility that there might be ones closer to launch in private hands.
There is: within the same portfolio from which the 1965 report was found was another signed by Armstrong in February 1969. |
reznikoff
Member Posts: 20
From: Westport, CT
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 09-07-2007 07:07 AM
I am not aware of the check. Sounds like an interesting item. What is the nature of the item? why did he write it ? I assume that it is uncashed. I'd love to see a scan. Also are any other signed checks known? I just looked at the R +R item ....wonderfull!
john |
Scott
Member Posts: 3307
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted 09-07-2007 09:28 AM
John - congratulations! Regarding the launch-date check, more information about it may be found on Noah's site devoted to it:
http://neilaarmstrong.blogspot.com/
Yes the Aldrin evaluation by Armstrong and Slayton currently at auction is something, isn't it? [Disclosure: I authenticate the Space items for R&R.] It provides a rare glimpse of Armstrong's opinion of his fellow future Moonwalker (very high).
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fabfivefreddy
Member Posts: 1067
From: Leawood, Kansas USA
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-07-2007 10:49 PM
Here is the Feb 1969 document:
http://onegiantleap.us/hidedocument (The color is purposefully distorted with watermarks added).
In March, 1969 the decision to have Armstrong "first out" was made. George Low informed the press that Armstrong would be the first man to set foot on the moon on April 14, 1969 (Hansen,First Man, p.365).
The R and R item currently listed is also from this same archive of documents- but from the Gemini era.
Tahir |
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