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Antique Framed Print : The Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier
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The Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier
December 27, 1968 - The Apollo 8 capsule is seen being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier, USS Yorktown after its successful splashdown
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1968 Apollo Apollo 8 Archival Command Modules Hoist Maritime Mission Module Picking Up Recover Rescue Service Modules Ship Space Capsule Spacecraft Spaceship Splashdown Square Image Success
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.4cm x 29.4cm (11.6" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print captured by Stocktrek Images, we witness a historic moment in space exploration as the Apollo 8 capsule is being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier, USS Yorktown. The date is December 27,1968, and after a successful splashdown, the spacecraft is carefully lifted onto the massive ship. The image showcases the solitary object of the Apollo 8 capsule against a backdrop of endless blue ocean. With no people visible in the frame, it emphasizes both the magnitude of this achievement and the vastness of space that lies beyond our planet's boundaries. This square color image transports us back to a pivotal era in maritime history when humanity dared to venture beyond Earth's atmosphere. The mission involved service modules and command modules working seamlessly together to ensure a safe return for these brave astronauts. As we gaze at this photograph, we can almost feel ourselves standing on deck alongside those who witnessed this extraordinary event firsthand. We can imagine their sense of awe and pride as they recover this remarkable spaceship from its watery landing site. The inflatable ring surrounding the capsule serves as a reminder of both rescue efforts and triumphs achieved during this groundbreaking mission. This archival image symbolizes not only scientific progress but also human ingenuity and determination. Stocktrek Images has once again provided us with an incredible visual testament to one of mankind's greatest achievements - capturing an iconic moment where success was picked up from within these waters by USS Yorktown.
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