Naval pilot and astronaut (1935-1967) who was one of three crew members to perish in the Apollo 1 command module fire on January 27, 1967. Rare official glossy 8 x 10 numbered NASA photo (S-63-19842) of Chaffee in a handsome formal pose with pilot's wings on his lapel, signed in red ballpoint, "Roger B. Chaffee." Reverse bears faded NASA text. In very good to fine condition, with moderate signature contrast, scattered light creasing, and an area of heavier creasing on Chaffee's right lapel.
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