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Columbia Flown U.S. Flag

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Columbia Flown U.S. Flag
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Rare American flag flown on the Columbia (STS-1) space shuttle during the first U.S. orbital mission, which took place on 12-14 April 1981. Flag measures 6'' x 4'' on light rayon type fabric. Colors remain bright but have shrowthrough of glue from mounting. Accompanied by a NASA 11'' x 8.5'' color presentation card addressed to Louis Dusina, with printed signatures of John Young and Robert Crippen, reading in part, ''This flag was aboard Space Shuttle 'Columbia' (STS-1) April 12-14, 1981…'' Near fine condition.