Apollo 1 Backup Crew Modern official color glossy 10.5 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo (66-30237) of the backup crew for the Apollo 1 mission in their blue flight suits, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott,” “James A. McDivitt, Commander,” and “Rusty Schweickart,” with one astronaut adding above, “Apollo 1 Back-Up Crew, March 1966.” Reverse bears NASA caption text and Kodak Professional watermarks. In fine condition. A rare signed portrait of the Apollo 1 backup crew that would ultimately become the prime crew for the Apollo 9 mission—signed examples of this pose are rarely available at auction.

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