1961 Press Photo The Research balloon leaves Aircraft Carrier Antietam For Sale

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Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person.This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright.1961 Press Photo The Research balloon leaves Aircraft Carrier Antietam This is an original press photo. A Navy high altitude research balloon leaves the deck of aircraft carrier USS Antietam operating in the Gulf of Mexico 5/4. The Navy hopes to send two \"sub astronauts\" to a height of 116,000 feet above the earth in the 411 foot balloon. The small, open gondola will be manned by Cmdr. Malcolm Ross and Lt. Cmdr. Victor Prather in an attempt to better the existing record of 103,000 feet held by Air Force Captain Joe Kettinger. Photo measures 5.5 x 9.25 inches. Photo is dated 5-5-1961. PHOTO FRONT


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