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Lot #6141
Neil Armstrong Typed Letter Signed

“You’ve been trying to do that pad leader job for a long time. I’m still awaiting a report confirming that you finally got it right”

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“You’ve been trying to do that pad leader job for a long time. I’m still awaiting a report confirming that you finally got it right”

TLS signed “Neil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 24, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt related to his retirement. In part: “You’ve been trying to do that pad leader job for a long time. I’m still awaiting a report confirming that you finally got it right. On the other hand, you did it better than anybody else ever did. On the other hand, you never gave others much chance to try.” In fine condition. A humorous letter showing Wendt’s great rapport with America’s astronauts; this was the only letter from Armstrong in his collection. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space And Aviation Auction
  • Dates: #474 - Ended April 21, 2016





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