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Uniform that astronaut Gus Grissom would have worn in space for the Apollo 1 mission. Tragically, Grissom and his crewmates Edward White and Roger Chaffee were killed while preparing for Apollo 1 when the spacecraft caught fire during a launch pad test. Virgil ”Gus” Grissom was one of the Mercury 7, the first group of pilots chosen by NASA to become astronauts. As commander of Gemini 3 he was the second American ever to fly into space. This two-piece inflight coverall set was designed for wear onboard the spacecraft as part of the A1C style spacesuit, a modified version of the Gemini G3C, manufactured by David Clark. After the disaster NASA designed the fireproof A7L spacesuit. Label sewn within the jacket reads: ”JACKET, INFLIGHT COVERALL / NASA Designation AC-1C-1 T / Mfg. David Clark Co., Inc. / P/N A-2006-000 Ser. No. 101 / Grissom June 66”. Zip-front jacket features numerous pockets designed to hold writing implements and a slide rule. Apollo 1 mission insignia patch, V.I. Grissom name tag and American flag adorn the upper. Sleeves measure 21” in length from shoulder seam to cuff; the shoulder measures 18” across the seam, and the collar to the bottom measures 22.5” at the back. Approximately a men’s size small. Fine condition. The label in the waistband of the pants reads: ”TROUSER, INFLIGHT COVERALL / NASA Designation AC-1C-1 T / Mfg. David Clark Co., Inc. / P/N A-2007-000 Ser. No. 101 / Grissom June 66”. Pants zip up and have adjustable button closures on the sides and numerous cargo pockets and zippered cuffs. Measures 32” at the waist with a 26” inseam. Near fine. Originally from Grissom’s personal collection. Sold for $16,218.
Buzz Aldrin’s A6L Spacesuit Glove — Worn by Aldrin in 1968 During Training for the Apollo 11 Mission
Buzz Aldrin’s A6L spacesuit glove, worn by Aldrin in 1968 during training for the Apollo 11 mission. Made by International Latex Corp., the A6L spacesuit modified the existing A5L suit by adding an integrated thermal and micrometeroid cover layer. After the Apollo I fire, the A6L was further improved with fire-resistant capability, becoming the A7L which the astronauts wore during the Apollo missions.
Blue and black glove has an integrated label sewn into the glove specifying ”E. ALDRIN” for size, with the date of ”4/68”. ”NASA” is typed above the ILC manufacturer’s name. Other information, such as Serial, Model and Contract Numbers are also typed in, with the Item line reading ”SPEC. CP 2001 / GLOVE ASSEMBLY / PRESSURE PGA LEFT / A6L-103000-09”. A brown velcro and metal strap at the base of the fingers allows for size adjustment. Glove stands on its hard base, designed to screw into the adjoining portion of the spacesuit. Measures 9” tall x 4.5” wide. A few loose strings and some wear to to the material covering the fingers, but overall in very good plus condition, excellent for display. Sold for $17,840.
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Charles Lindbergh Signed Piece of Fabric From the Spirit of St. Louis — Very Scarce Given by Lindbergh to Select Individuals on Christmas, 1928.
Exceptionally rare piece of fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis, signed by the aircraft’s chaperone to Paris, Charles Lindbergh. Upon the 3.25″ x 2.75″ piece of fabric, Lindbergh writes “Original fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis. Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh / Dec. 25, 1928”. This piece of silver, stiffened fabric was treated at the time of its manufacture, and therefore likely taken from the fuselage area of the plane. Especially made by Ryan Airlines in 1926 for Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight, the Spirit of St. Louis was a highly experimental aircraft in its time, with its single-engine design, which Lindbergh believed would optimize his chance of success. As tradeoffs, however, the engine tank was situated at the front to improve the center of gravity (denying Lindbergh a front windshield) and the fuel capacity of the plane was dangerously low. Lindbergh, in fact, was so concerned with losing fuel from the weight of the plane that he trimmed excess paper from his maps. This piece of fabric from the spectacular and revolutionary aircraft was removed after Lindbergh flew The Spirit on its final flight from St. Louis to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., in April 1928, where it still resides. There, at the Smithsonian, it was renovated and this piece of the plane’s fabric was saved and, on Christmas, 1928 signed and given to only a select few individuals close to the courageous aviator. Very good. Sold for $14,035.
Fabric Swatch From the First Airplane, the Wright Flyer
Fabric from the first airplane, the Wright Flyer, which made its debut flight at Kitty Hawk on 17 December 1903. Fabric measures 1.5” square, affixed to a certificate signed by Lester D. Gardner, Editor of Aviation and Aeronautical Engineering, and close friend of Orville Wright. Certificate to Gordon P. Olley, a World War I flying ace, reads in part, ”…Orville Wright…had preserved some of the original coverings of the wing and [his executors] entrusted several pieces of this most valuable relic to me for distribution to notable aeronautical friends. I certify that this piece was used in the first successful flight in history by Orville Wright on December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, N.C. [signed] Lester D. Gardner”. Certificate measures 8” x 10”, handsomely framed in gold and black to 12.25” x 15.25”. Uniform toning to certificate, else near fine condition. Sold for $12,500.
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Impressive NASA Prototype Helmet Stowage Bag (HSB) & LEVA Helmet — Accompanied by NASA Spacecraft Parts Tag & Signed Paperwork From NASA Spacesuit Contractor ILC Industries
Prototype helmet stowage bag (HSB) and lunar extravehicular visor assembly (LEVA) commissioned by NASA in 1972 in preparation for Apollo 16. LEVA helmets and HSB cases were used in Apollo missions when the command module pilot embarked on his extravehicular activity. Prototype HSB construction features a dome of white nylon sewn onto a metal base. Base features hardware designed to anchor the HSB to the lunar module cabin floor in a weightless environment. HSB zips on a slight diagonal around its base and features a handle sewn to the top. Inside the case, a matching white nylon bag is built into the center and in the final apparatus would serve as stowage for the EVA gloves. A plastic liner cradles the bottom of the transparent acrylic LEVA. Helmet prototype features a full visor attached with metal hinges. Measures 13.5″ in height not counting the handle, and 14″ in diameter overall. Very minor staining to stowage bag, else near fine. Helmet shows some separation of trim and discoloration to its edges and loosening of hinges, else near fine. Toning and creasing to paper documents, else near fine. A fascinating pair of pieces from space history with provenance including a printed NASA “Spacecraft Parts” tag hand-labeled “Mock up” and a partially-printed document from NASA’s exclusive Apollo spacesuit manufacturer ILC Industries, Inc., dated 18 February 1972 and signed by ILC and NASA personnel. Sold for $7,000.
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