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Lot #8468
Space Shuttle Atlantis Flown US Flag Segments

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Description

Three segments cut from the flown American flag attached to the mid-fuselage area above the upper left wing of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational certificate hand-signed by Ken Havekotte. The orbiter vehicle flag was painted on a Nomex felt blanket attached to Atlantis with a Dow Corning 3140 silicon-base material colored by adding pigments, which could withstand temperatures in space of up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by an official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Atlantis. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space and Aviation Auction
  • Dates: #498 - Ended April 20, 2017