Enormously desirable complete set of vintage official color NASA semi-glossy numbered photographs of the original Mercury seven astronauts, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed to Roger Chaffee in ballpoint or felt tip by the astronaut pictured, including: "Best of luck Roger, Gus Grissom"; "To Roger Chaffee, with warmest regards and great expectations—Al Shepard"; "Best wishes to Roger, Gordon Cooper"; "To Roger with very best wishes & a hearty welcome aboard. Scott Carpenter"; "Best regards to Roger—J. H. Glenn, Jr."; "Best wishes Roger—come up and join us—Wally Schirra"; and "To Roger with best wishes for success— D. K. Slayton." Reverse of each photo bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In overall fine condition.
Roger Chaffee was an American naval officer, aviator, and aeronautical engineer who, on October 18, 1963, was officially announced as one of 14 applicants selected for Astronaut Group 3, joining other future Apollo astronauts such as Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Gene Cernan, and Dave Scott. On January 27, 1967, Chaffee and fellow Apollo 1 astronauts Gus Grissom and Edward H. White II tragically perished during a pre-launch test at the Cape Kennedy Air Force Station. A fully signed set of Mercury 7 photos remains a must-have for all serious space enthusiasts, with this incredibly well-preserved collection augmented furthermore by its incredible association.
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