S. David Griggs, Mendenhall, Weyer & Bassham – Autographed Cover – STA Overflight of Whi

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S. David Griggs, Edward Mendenhall, Harley Weyer, and John Bassham autographed commemorative cover honoring the first full-scale overflight of White Sands by Shuttle Training Aircraft #1, postmarked September 28, 1976, at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The cover features vivid artwork and details of the STA’s simulated Shuttle approach mission between Ellington and Holloman.

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These four NASA-affiliated test pilots were instrumental in early astronaut training through simulated Shuttle landings in the STA, paving the way for the success of the ALT and Shuttle programs.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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S. David Griggs, Mendenhall, Weyer & Bassham – Autographed Cover – STA Overflight of Whi

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