Description: This is a rare selection of an Apollo 10 picture, 8x10 size. See picture for specific details. Photo number is CN 9-449, also numbered 0 372-69. My uncle was working for the government of American Samoa when the returning Apollo 10 Astronauts visited the island after the historic flight to the moon. He helped arrange the ceremonies that honored the astronauts. These are some of the pictures that were presented to those who helped make their visit a success. The Apollo 10 mission splashdown The Apollo 10 crew including Thomas Stafford, Eugene Cernan, and John Young splashed down on May 26, 1969, about 400 miles east of American Samoa in the Pacific Ocean following a successful eight-day mission. The astronauts were recovered by the USS Princeton and spent about four hours aboard. The astronauts were then helicoptered to Tafuna International Airport in Pago Pago (the capital city), American Samoa. The heroic astronauts were brought to beautiful shores in Pago Pago for an exciting welcome celebration. The astronauts were greeted by Governor Owen S. Aspinall, his wife Taotafa, and 5,000 Samoan well-wishers Winning bidder to pay actual shipping from Zip Code 97236, United States only. Preferred shipping method is USPS. I am selling it "as-is" with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. If I am aware that an item is non-functioning/dead/broken/or damaged, I will absolutely state that in the item description. Returns are not accepted unless item is not as described. I accept new eBay payment. If you have any questions, please contact me BEFORE bidding.
Price: 5.99 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-13T23:21:57.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year: 1969
Signed: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
