Apollo 16 flown Florida state flag – ex-John Young

Apollo 16 Flown Florida State Flag – Ex-Collection of John Young

Own a piece of history with this extraordinary Apollo 16 Flown 6x4'' Florida State Flag, personally flown aboard the Apollo 16 mission, and now available from the exclusive collection of astronaut John Young. This rare artifact offers a direct connection to one of humanity's most significant space missions, making it a highly coveted treasure for collectors, space enthusiasts, and history aficionados.

The Apollo 16 mission, which launched on April 16, 1972, was NASA's fifth manned lunar landing, and the first to explore the lunar highlands. As part of the mission’s symbolic gestures, various flags were flown to commemorate the states, countries, and institutions involved in the historic space exploration effort. This particular Florida State Flag was taken aboard the spacecraft, witnessing the vastness of space and the moon’s desolate beauty before returning safely to Earth.

Key Features:

• Flown Artifact: This flag was flown aboard the Apollo 16 mission, marking its incredible journey through space, a direct connection to the historic lunar exploration of the early 1970s.

• Ex-Collection of John Young: This flag comes from the personal collection of John Young, one of NASA’s most esteemed astronauts, known for his record-setting career and his role in both the Gemini and Apollo programs. Comes with a COA by his wife Suzy Young.

• Historical Significance: As part of a mission that expanded human knowledge of the moon’s geology, this flown flag holds immense historical importance as a symbol of Florida’s contribution to the space race and American space exploration.

• Condition & Documentation: The flag comes with full provenance documentation and historical verification, ensuring its authenticity. It is in excellent condition considering its journey and flight aboard the Apollo 16 spacecraft.

• Rare Collectible: Items from Apollo missions are among the most sought-after pieces of space memorabilia. This flown flag, especially with its ties to John Young, is an exceptionally rare and valuable artifact that will appeal to collectors of space history and rare NASA items.

This unique piece is more than just a flag—it’s a symbol of Florida’s pride in contributing to one of the most remarkable achievements in human history. Its association with Apollo 16 and John Young’s personal collection adds unparalleled value and distinction.

For those seeking to own an iconic and rare piece of space history, this Apollo 16 flown Florida State Flag is an unparalleled opportunity.