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Apollo 4 Instrument Unit In The VAB

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  No.  107-KSC-66-21268

2 November 1966

The Apollo 4 Instrument Unit is seen being lifted off its Transporter on the floor of the Vehicle Assembly Building for the first mating operations with the Saturn V stack.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Spacecraft Mating

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  No.  66-H-1615

29 November 1966

The first test mating of the Apollo 4 spacecraft is seen under way as an overhead crane lifts the spacecraft into position in High Bay No. 1 in the VAB.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition, near mint.

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Spacecraft Mating #2

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  No.  66-H-1614

29 November 1966

The first test mating of the Apollo 4 spacecraft to the third stage is seen under way in High Bay No. 1 in the VAB. The spacecraft consists of the Command Module, the Service Module and the Spacecraft Lunar Module Adapter.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition, near mint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Spacecraft Check Out

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  No. 67-H-57

January 1967

The Apollo/Saturn 501 spacecraft undergoes check out in its test stand within KSC's Manned spacecraft Operations Building in preparation for the first flight of the Saturn V space vehicle. The Command Module was mated to the Service Module and then both were joined to the Spacecraft Lunar Module Adapter.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition, near mint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Spacecraft Check Out #2

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  No. 67-H-58

January 1967

The Apollo/Saturn 501 spacecraft undergoes check out in its test stand within KSC's Manned spacecraft Operations Building in preparation for the first flight of the Saturn V space vehicle. The Command Module was mated to the Service Module and then both were joined to the Spacecraft Lunar Module Adapter.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition, near mint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AS-501 Stage S-II Delivery to VAB

10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph

21 January 1967

NASA No. 107-KSC-67-846

A good view over the turning basin and of the S-II stage for the Saturn V 501 being delivered from the dock to the Vehicle Assembly Building at KSC.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 S-II In VAB

10  x  8  Colour Glossy NASA Photograph

January 1967

This has to be one of the finest shots inside the VAB during the early days of Apollo activity. The colours and clarity of this fine vintage photos is amazing. The Apollo 4 Second Stage stands proudly in the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Cape as its being hoisted up onto its work stand for pre-mating check-out..

This very fine vintage colour glossy NASA photograph is in near mint condition and printed on heavy "A Kodak Paper".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 S-II Stage Mating

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  No. 67-H-219

February 1967

The S II stage of the AS-501 launch vehicle is being mated to the first stage in the Vehicle Assembly Building in preparation for the first Saturn V mission.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Launch Preparations

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

20 June 1967

A wonderful view inside the VAB as the Apollo 4 Command and Service Module is hoisted for stacking on the mighty Saturn V Launch vehicle. The stack consisted of CM-017, SM-020, LTA-10R and SLA-8. You can see the LM Test Article 10R (a LM with no legs) sticking from the bottom of the stack.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Roll Out

10 x 8  Colour Glossy NASA Photograph

26 August 1967

Apollo 4, the first space vehicle in NASA's Apollo Saturn V program, leaves the Vehicle Assembly Building for erection at Pad A of Complex 39.

This fine vintage colour glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition and printed on heavy 'A Kodak Paper'. VG+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Saturn V 501 Roll Out

10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph

26 August 1967

Apollo 4, the first space vehicle in NASA's Apollo Saturn V program, leaves the Vehicle Assembly Building for erection at Pad A of Complex 39.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in good condition. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 AS-501 Roll Out

10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph

NASA No.  67-H-1205

26 August 1967

Apollo 4 Saturn V 501 making its way from the Vehicle Assembly Building for erection at Pad A of complex 39 at Kennedy Space Centre.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 AS-501 Arrives At Pad A

10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph

26 August 1967

Apollo 4 Saturn V 501 arrives at Pad A of Complex 39 at the Cape with the waiting service gantry poised to assist with the preparations for the first Saturn V launch.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Pre-Launch Activities

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  No.   S-67-50581

9 November 1967

A very striking early morning view of Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Centre, showing Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) unmanned, earth-orbital space mission ready for launch, with a full moon beckoning in the upper left of the photograph. The 363-foot tall Apollo/Saturn V space vehicle was launched at 7:00:01 AM (EST), November 9, 1967.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition, near mint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Pre-Launch Activities

10 x 8  Colour Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.  107-KSC-67C

9 November 1967

A very striking early morning view of Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Centre, showing Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) unmanned, earth-orbital space mission ready for launch, with a full moon beckoning in the upper left of the photograph. The 363-foot tall Apollo/Saturn V space vehicle was launched at 7:00:01 AM (EST), November 9, 1967.

The first flight test of the Saturn V's first and second stages and the first restart in space of the third stage's engine. Noted as the first Saturn V launch in the Apollo program.

This very fine vintage colour glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition and printed on heavy 'A Kodak Paper'. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Firing Room

10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph

NASA No.  67-H-1364

15 October 1967

Firing room on the third floor of the Launch Control Centre at Complex 39 during the Apollo 4 simulated countdown. Located in a four-story building, three miles from the launch pad, the firing room will be the electronic brain for the launching of Apollo 4. The centre contains the computer room, visitors gallery and offices.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Firing Room #2

10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph

NASA No.  67-H-1447

31 October 1967

Firing room on the third floor of the Launch Control Centre at Complex 39 during the Apollo 4 simulated countdown. Located in a four-story building, three miles from the launch pad, the firing room will be the electronic brain for the launching of Apollo 4. The centre contains the computer room, visitors gallery and offices.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Saturn V Lift Off

10  x  8  Colour Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No.  107-KSC-67PC-435

9 November 1967

The Apollo 501 Saturn V stack, noted as Apollo 4,  lifts off from Complex 39A at 7 a.m. on the 9th of November 1967.

The first flight test of the Saturn V's first and second stages and the first restart in space of the third stage's engine. Noted as the first Saturn V launch in the Apollo program.

This fine vintage colour glossy NASA photograph is in poor condition. Printed on heavy "A Kodak Paper".

The fabric is in very good condition however it has some discoloration along the right border.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Lift Off

10 x 8  Black & White Glossy Photograph

NASA No.  107-KSC-67PC-435

9 November 1967

The Apollo 501 Saturn V stack, noted as Apollo 4,  lifts off from Complex 39A at 7 a.m. on the 9th of November 1967.

The first flight test of the Saturn V's first and second stages and the first restart in space of the third stage's engine. Noted as the first Saturn V launch in the Apollo program.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Lift Off #2

10 x 8  Black & White Glossy Photograph

9 November 1967

NASA No.  67-H-1525

The Apollo 501 Saturn V stack, noted as Apollo 4,  lifts off from Complex 39A at 7 a.m. on the 9th of November 1967.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Lift Off #3

10 x 8  Black & White Glossy Photograph

9 November 1967

NASA No.  KSC-67PC-435

The Apollo 501 Saturn V stack, noted as Apollo 4,  lifts off from Complex 39A at 7 a.m. on the 9th of November 1967.

This fine vintage silver tone glossy NASA photograph is in poor to good condition. Still very much worth having as the silver tone give it a very nice vintage look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Launch

10 x 8  Colour Glossy NASA Photograph

9 November 1967

A very striking off angle view of the Apollo 501 Saturn V stack lifts off from Complex 39A at 7 a.m. on the 9th of November 1967.

This very fine vintage colour glossy NASA photograph is in good condition with a slight tear on the bottom border that has been repaired. Printed on heavy 'A Kodak Paper'. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Launch #2

10 x 8  Colour Glossy NASA Photograph

9 November 1967

A nice distant view of the Apollo 501 Saturn V stack as it lifts off from Complex 39A at 7 a.m. on the 9th of November 1967.

This very fine vintage colour glossy NASA photograph is in good condition. Printed on heavy 'A Kodak Paper'. G-

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Earth View

10 x 8  Colour Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.  AS04-01-410

9 November 1967

Coastal Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, West Africa, Sahara and Antarctica, looking west, as seen from the earth-orbital Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) unmanned space mission. This picture was taken when the Spacecraft 017 and the Saturn S-IVB (third) stage was orbiting the earth at an altitude of 9,745 nautical miles.

This fine vintage colour glossy NASA photograph is in fair to good condition and printed on heavy 'A Kodak Paper'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Splashdown

10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph

NASA No.  67-H-1534

9 November 1967

The fully inflated 83-foot diameter parachute is shown hovering above the Apollo 4 spacecraft just after splashdown. The parachute, one of three uses to return the unmanned Apollo spacecraft from its 9,000 mile space journey, remained inflated for several minutes in brisk 20 mile-an-hour winds. Apollo 4 landed some 275 miles northeast of Midway Island after a successful 8 1/2 hour heat shield development test flight.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Recovery

10 x 8 Black & White Glossy Photograph

NASA No.  67-H-1537

9 November 1967

The Apollo 4 spacecraft, its heat shield blackened by temperatures exceeding 4,000 F., is lowered to its cradle after recovery by the carrier USS Bennington. The unmanned spacecraft launched from the Cape on Thursday ended an eight and one half hour flight with a Pacific Ocean splashdown 275 miles northeast of Midway Island.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Apex Cover Recovery

10 x 8  Colour Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.  S-67-49856

9 November 1967

A very rare view of recovery crewmen securing the Apollo 4 Apex Cover during recovery operations after splashdown. The Apex Cover protects the parachutes during flight and is jettisoned after re-entry.

This fine vintage colour glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition and printed on heavy 'A Kodak Paper'. VG+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Lift-Off

10 x 8 Colour NASA Lithograph

9 November 1967

NASA  No.  MSCL-12

The first flight test of the Saturn V's first and second stages and the first restart in space of the third stage's engine. Noted as the first Saturn V launch in the Apollo program.

This vintage colour lithograph is in mint condition.

 

 

 

 

 

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Apollo 4 Lift-Off

10 x 8 Black & White Lithograph

9 November 1967

The first flight test of the Saturn V's first and second stages and the first restart in space of the third stage's engine. Noted as the first Saturn V launch in the Apollo program.

These vintage cosmographic lithographs were often mistaken as photographs as the do appear as a photograph to the untrained eye.

This vintage lithograph is in good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Official NASA Glossy Reissue

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Apollo 4 Pre-Launch Activities

10 x 8  Colour NASA Photograph

Late 1970's Reissue

Event Date: 9 November 1967

A very striking early morning view of Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Centre, showing Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) unmanned, earth-orbital space mission ready for launch. The 363-foot tall Apollo/Saturn V space vehicle was launched at 7:00:01 AM (EST), November 9, 1967.

The first flight test of the Saturn V's first and second stages and the first restart in space of the third stage's engine. Noted as the first Saturn V launch in the Apollo program.

This fine colour NASA reissued photograph is in good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Official NASA Glossy Reissue

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Apollo 4 Colour Earth View

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.  AS04-1-410

9 November 1967

Coastal Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, West Africa, Sahara and Antarctica, looking west, as seen from the earth-orbital Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) unmanned space mission. This picture was taken when the Spacecraft 017 and the Saturn S-IVB (third) stage was orbiting the earth at an altitude of 9,745 nautical miles.

This fine glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition with the black logo and text on the back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Official NASA Glossy Reissue

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Apollo 4 Earth View

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No.  AS4-1-200

9 November 1967

A wonderful Earth & Sky view photographed from the unmanned Apollo 4 Spacecraft.

This fine glossy NASA photograph is in near mint condition with the purple worm logo and text on the back.

 

 

 

 

 

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