a11_v_bw_o_n (Sep 1969, unnumbered press or NASA-MAF/MSFC photo)
Part of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins’ triumphant return to his adopted hometown of New Orleans included a visit to the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF). He is seen here at MAF, possibly in a cafeteria, employee lounge or something similar, either passing or serving a steaming cup of coffee to a patron, employee or local VIP.
Note the preponderance of Boeing-related photographs on the walls, documenting the assembly of the Saturn V S-IC (first) stage. At the time, Boeing, the manufacturer of the S-IC stage; and Chrysler, manufacturer of the S-IB first stage, jointly occupied the MAF. Even the MSFC model shop-produced Saturn V on the counter bears the Boeing name/logo. However, the team spirit of the Apollo endeavor is reflected in the diversity of locations/sites on the placards associated with the time zones, to include Ogden, UT & Bethpage, NY…even Cocoa Beach.
Additionally, the ever-popular General Electric Apollo mission profile poster can be seen on the wall to the far right, partially obscured by the dapper gentleman sporting a “Blue Ribbon”? Committee ribbon on his jacket. Note that it’s the 1966 “APOLLO DESIGN REFERENCE MISSION IIA” version, not to be confused with the original? 1965 “APOLLO DESIGN REFERENCE MISSION” version, nor that year’s “APOLLO INITIAL LUNAR LANDING MISSION” release. There are subtle variations in the graphics between the latter two, both substantially different from the 1965 printing. I wonder if there was a version prior to 1965?
Finally, the expression on the lady’s face leads me to believe she’s providing security, her handbag/purse possibly concealing a bunch of rolled coins.
Was Collins left-handed? Mr. Internet says ‘yes’. I did not know.
An excellent & pertinent read:
www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/apollo-11-astronaut-mich...
Credit: WWLTV (4WWL) online website
“Poster” reading:
www.collectspace.com/ubb/Forum27/HTML/004328.html
Credit: collectSPACE website
a11_v_bw_o_n (Sep 1969, unnumbered press or NASA-MAF/MSFC photo)
Part of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins’ triumphant return to his adopted hometown of New Orleans included a visit to the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF). He is seen here at MAF, possibly in a cafeteria, employee lounge or something similar, either passing or serving a steaming cup of coffee to a patron, employee or local VIP.
Note the preponderance of Boeing-related photographs on the walls, documenting the assembly of the Saturn V S-IC (first) stage. At the time, Boeing, the manufacturer of the S-IC stage; and Chrysler, manufacturer of the S-IB first stage, jointly occupied the MAF. Even the MSFC model shop-produced Saturn V on the counter bears the Boeing name/logo. However, the team spirit of the Apollo endeavor is reflected in the diversity of locations/sites on the placards associated with the time zones, to include Ogden, UT & Bethpage, NY…even Cocoa Beach.
Additionally, the ever-popular General Electric Apollo mission profile poster can be seen on the wall to the far right, partially obscured by the dapper gentleman sporting a “Blue Ribbon”? Committee ribbon on his jacket. Note that it’s the 1966 “APOLLO DESIGN REFERENCE MISSION IIA” version, not to be confused with the original? 1965 “APOLLO DESIGN REFERENCE MISSION” version, nor that year’s “APOLLO INITIAL LUNAR LANDING MISSION” release. There are subtle variations in the graphics between the latter two, both substantially different from the 1965 printing. I wonder if there was a version prior to 1965?
Finally, the expression on the lady’s face leads me to believe she’s providing security, her handbag/purse possibly concealing a bunch of rolled coins.
Was Collins left-handed? Mr. Internet says ‘yes’. I did not know.
An excellent & pertinent read:
www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/apollo-11-astronaut-mich...
Credit: WWLTV (4WWL) online website
“Poster” reading:
www.collectspace.com/ubb/Forum27/HTML/004328.html
Credit: collectSPACE website