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Don't forget the Longines-Wittnauer -Weems flown in space by NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong during Gemini VIII mission in March 1966!
(Photo: NASA)
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March 16, 1966, astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott were the crew of Gemini VIII, the 12th American manned spaceflight mission. Pictured on their way to the launchpad, David Scott wore a NASA-issued #08 Omega Speedmaster 105.003 at his left wrist while Armstrong had chosen to wear an extra wristwatch besides his NASA Omega Speedmaster chronograph.
Note at Armstrong’s right forearm the big crown Longines-Wittnauer Weems aviator wrist watch with striking big numbers dial as worn by James “Jimmie” Mattern (1905-1988), Armstrong’s childhood aviation hero.
Three years later during Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong also carried a flight logbook owned by James Mattern onboard lunar lander "Eagle" !
#MoonwatchUniverse 👍
Don't forget the Longines-Wittnauer -Weems flown in space by NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong during Gemini VIII mission in March 1966!
(Photo: NASA)
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March 16, 1966, astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott were the crew of Gemini VIII, the 12th American manned spaceflight mission. Pictured on their way to the launchpad, David Scott wore a NASA-issued #08 Omega Speedmaster 105.003 at his left wrist while Armstrong had chosen to wear an extra wristwatch besides his NASA Omega Speedmaster chronograph.
Note at Armstrong’s right forearm the big crown Longines-Wittnauer Weems aviator wrist watch with striking big numbers dial as worn by James “Jimmie” Mattern (1905-1988), Armstrong’s childhood aviation hero.
Three years later during Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong also carried a flight logbook owned by James Mattern onboard lunar lander "Eagle" !
#MoonwatchUniverse 👍
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