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Topic: Lunar Module 'Remove Before Flight' tags
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Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-11-2012 02:23 AM
   
From some time on eBay are sold these items, someone must know its application? Why are the numbers printed above are all the same? It could be a "replica"? The basic dimensions are 2.8 inches long by 1.25 inches wide by 0.1875 inches high. The red label is about 2.1 inches long by 1 inch wide. |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 08-11-2012 06:01 AM
There are several types of similar parts that were used to protect areas of the LM control panels before launch. They were made in different forms for the various areas needing protection. I have seen some in the shape of capped cylinders for protecting push buttons. Some are flat pieces of clear plastic with Velcro. I don't know the exact application for a particular part, but sometimes you can find pre-flight images of a LM cabin where similar guards are in place. |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-11-2012 06:09 AM
I try photos where these pieces are see before launch. Some links will be appreciated! |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 08-11-2012 07:08 AM
I found a NASA photo of LM6 (Apollo 12) that includes the exact type of guard in your photo: The photo shows the Panel 5 area (below the Commander's window). It includes two pushbutton guards, and the type of protective cover in your photo that appears to be covering a piece of Velcro to keep it clean. |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-11-2012 07:56 AM
Thanks for the image! |
kosmo
Member Posts: 388
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Registered: Sep 2001
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posted 12-10-2012 04:13 PM
John (space1), do you have a high resolution image of the above photograph? Also is there a NASA # for that image? |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-10-2012 08:27 PM
Here's a high resolution version of the LM-6 guards.The source photo is 108-KSC-69C-8004. |
kosmo
Member Posts: 388
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Registered: Sep 2001
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posted 12-11-2012 06:09 PM
Thank You!! |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 12-12-2012 03:56 AM
Thanks! |
ozspace
Member Posts: 231
From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2009
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posted 07-10-2013 12:25 AM
I would like to buy one of these tags, I did win a bid but the item was lost in shipping to Australia. Any suggestions?UPDATE: The item arrived 5 months later after being missent by USPS to Aruba!?? |
ozspace
Member Posts: 231
From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2009
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posted 07-26-2013 01:01 AM
I thought you may be interested to see how I have displayed the tag. The tag is on the outside of the glass, attached with a Velcro dot, to allow removal and examination. Thanks to fellow cS member for the idea! |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 07-26-2013 10:44 AM
Beautiful display! Well done. Glad you finally got your piece. |
spaceman
Member Posts: 1104
From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 07-26-2013 12:57 PM
Really nice display, thanks for sharing. |
gene parmesan
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posted 08-16-2013 01:23 PM
I have a few questions about the below Remove Before Flight tag. Is there any way of researching what function it might have had and for which LM(s)? Can the LDW part number be traced, for example? Presumably Grumman kept records. Anybody recognize it from their travels?I've tried scouring the internet for pre-flight pictures but haven't been able to find more than a couple with the RBF tags still in place. Thanks in advance for any info or direction.  
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ApolloEra
Member Posts: 18
From: Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
Registered: Feb 2013
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posted 08-18-2013 07:43 PM
I also have one of these tags. It has the same LDW number as those in the photos by Space1 and ozspace, so it is likely that all of the tags of the same design (unlike the clear tag above) have the same number, LDW420-10112-1. That would likey make tracing it impossible, also it is probable that these were reused from LM to LM. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 10-23-2018 05:09 PM
I was fortunate enough to win this Lunar Module Remove Before Flight tab, but was wondering what system, switch, knob, etc that it would be attributed to. I has two sets of serial numbers, the standard LDW and E? LDW-10110 SN2. I'm not sure what the letter or punctuation follows the "E" in this second designation. |
woodg2
Member Posts: 133
From: Madison AL
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 11-25-2018 08:29 PM
I also have one of these, though I know very little about it. This string has been a huge help. Has anyone found any other pre-flight pictures with these tags installed in an LM? I am tempted to build a display similar to the one shown above. |
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