Posts: 181
From: Richmond, IN USA
Registered: Jun 2001

posted 12-28-2001 11:40 PM               

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I have acquired a Joe Engle NASA flightsuit litho with an interesting inscription. It has been inscribed to a couple that I won't name... and has the addition " KRLA is #1 " under their names, then Best Wishes, and his name. Under his name is the inscription BG KSANG. Does anyone have any idea what the letters or this inscription refers to?
Any info would be appreciated.

Regards, Bill uzzi69

Posts: 178
From: San Diego, CA, USA
Registered: May 2001

posted 12-29-2001 10:23 AM               

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Bill,
Could the BG be Brigadier General and the KSANG be Kansas Air National Guard? I know Joe retired a Major General, but he was an Air Guard member. I have pictures of a mid-air refueling I took, and the markings on the F-16's are KSANG.

Mike

Posts: 178
From: San Diego, CA, USA
Registered: May 2001

posted 12-29-2001 10:30 AM               

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Bill,
Just found this:http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/engle-jh.html.

KRLA is a LOs Angeles radio station.

Mike

[This message has been edited by Mike (edited December 29, 2001).]

Posts: 181
From: Richmond, IN USA
Registered: Jun 2001

posted 12-29-2001 11:49 AM               

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Hey Mike,
Thanks a million for the info. Sounds good to me.
One of the things that I love about inscribed photos is the story behind the unusual ones, and the fact that they're usually cheaper. I am not offended by added inscription.
Although I do prefer uninscribed pieces...the inscriptions seem to give a little more insight to the personal aspects of the astronaut.
Thanks again, Mike.

Regards, Bill uzzi69