Ring-bound Apollo 16 Basic LM Data Card Book used by Charlie Duke during mission training, 32 pages plus cardstock covers, 8.5 x 10.5, December 16, 1971, signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, LMP.” The manual consists of numerous sections related to the operation of the lunar module Orion, including: LM Activation, Abort/Ascent, LM Jettison, EVA Mission Rules Summary, Ascent and Descent Stage Curves, and Earth and Planet Unit Vectors. The front cardstock cover bears a felt tip notation, “LM Mockup Copy, Apollo 16.” In fine condition. On the overwhelming success of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon, the mission’s original data card book would later serve as the lead training manual for Duke and his Apollo 16 crew, amended at various points to suit any specific mission details.
