The Missions
A-17 Collection
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Photo Credit:
Earth To The Moon Air and Space Museum |
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This American flag
was flown to the Moon on Apollo 17. It was
presented originally to George M. Skurla.
This presentation was auctioned off by Aurora
Galleries International on May 31, 2003.
This was lot number 630 in that auction.
The description in the auction catalog stated, 'Lot: 630 Flown
U.S. Silk Flag (6x4") mounted on an 11x14"
multicolor certificate of authenticity from
NASA that reads: NASA/John F. Kennedy Space
Center / George M. Skurla / Presented in
Appreciation of your role in the success of
the Apollo Program. This flag was
carried around the moon by the Apollo 17
Astronauts December 10-14, 1972. The
certificate appears to have been hand signed
by Kenneth Debus, NASA administrator.
The certificate is lightly toned (mainly on
the reverse) and is extremely rare in any
condition. Mr. Skurla was the head of Grumman
operations at the Cape at this time. He
went on to head the company before his
retirement. Ex: the George Skurla
collection. Flown'
The Earth To The Moon Air & Space Museum
acquired this artifact from the Aurora Galleries
auction. |
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