posted 11-09-2024 06:51 AM               

On June 25, 1966, Bob Giffen was chosen to do a crucial repair of the Apollo 4 launch vehicle as the massive Saturn V sat on the launch pad. Problem was the port that needed repair was 257 feet in the air with no way to access it.

Bob was suspended on a rope from one of the access arms and had to swing out to do the repair not only saving the mission months of repair time if the mighty Saturn V needed to be returned to the VAB but also earning a world record in the process.

As Bob recounted as he was doing the repair another space worker took his hard hat and sketched a picture of him hanging from the side of the massive rocket.

This lot has not only his hard had from that day but also his world record certificate, his thank you letter hand signed by Buzz Hello, his prized "I worked on Apollo 4" decal and two pictures of him doing the repair.

posted 11-20-2024 07:10 PM               

We are offering a 30-minute private Zoom meeting with Fred where you can talk about anything from Apollo 13, the Approach and Landing Tests to why he gave the left seat of STS-3 to Jack Lousma. 100% of this lot goes to the American Space Museum so PLEASE bid!

posted 11-21-2024 06:27 AM               

We are offering a 30-minute private Zoom meeting with Charlie where you can talk about anything from being the Apollo 11 Capcom when the "Eagle landed" to what does moon dust smell like.