Lot 688
GT-6, GT-7, 14 GT-6 B&W Recovery photos (8"x10") and 21GT-7 B&W Recover photos (5"x7). These recovery photos were taken by Harry Mamas a Newsreel cameraman for MGM's "News of the Day". For GT-6 the photos show capsule recovery operations, the hoisting of capsule aboard the USS Wasp and the crew (Schirra and Stafford) exiting the capsule on deck. For GT-7 the crew (Borman and Lovell) exited the capsule once the flotation collars were secured. Also included is the recovery ship press badge for Mr. Mamas and an assortment of other items including: a project Gemini press booklet highlighting the DOD support of the 2 flights, a cloth patch for the USS WASP, a thank you note from Regina Shepard to Mr. Mamas for a film he sent her plus a few other items.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized $66 |
