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[Gemini IV]

Jim McDivitt's Flown United States Flag

Live auction begins on:

July 15, 02:00 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Bid

2,200 USD

Lot Details

Description

FLOWN on Gemini IV, silk stars and stripes flag, 4 by 6 inches, SIGNED and INSCRIBED on two lower white bars: "FLOWN ON GEMINI IV / JIM MCDIVITT" in black pen.

Originally from the collection of Gemini IV Commander Jim McDivitt

AN AMERICAN FLAG FLOWN ON THE MISSION WITH THE FIRST AMERICAN SPACEWALK.


Jim McDivitt was the mission commander for Gemini IV and photographed the first American spacewalk, which was conducted by command pilot Edward White. White remained outside the spacecraft for 21 minutes during the third revolution of the Gemini IV mission.