Sought-after color 11.75 x 21.75 print of the Mercury capsule with launch escape tower designed and built by McDonnell Aircraft, signed in various ink types by all seven of the original Mercury astronauts—"Scott Carpenter," "Gordon Cooper," "J. H. Glenn, Jr.," "Gus Grissom," "Walter M. Schirra, Jr.," "Alan B. Shepard, Jr.," and "D. K. Slayton." The print is also signed by Operations Director Walter C. Williams and Flight Director Christopher Kraft. Framed to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of Manfred 'Dutch' von Ehrenfried, a Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Flight Controller, Apollo Pressure Suit Test Subject, NASA hi-altitude aircraft crew member, Mission Staff Engineer and Branch Chief from 1961-1971. Accompanied by a signed 8 x 10 photo of Manfred von Ehrenfried.
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