Miranda
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Project Apollo: Apollo 8- Fly me to the 🌓 moon
On 21st December 1968, the Apollo 8 mission began with a successful take off at 12.51 UTC. On board were Frank Borman, James Lovell and William “Bill” Anders.
The mission lasted 6 days, and was the first a manned space craft had left low Earth orbit.
The Apollo 8 CM was launched into space on the Saturn V rocket. This was the first time the Saturn V rocket launched a manned crew into space.
The mission took the astronauts to the moon, and for the first time witnessed the far side of the moon.
One of the highlights of the mission was seeing the Earth rise.
The mission was completed with a welcome return back to earth on the 27th December 1968.
All the pilots wore the cal 321Speedmaster professional.
James Lovell wore the ref 105.012- CB case Speedmaster professional watch. The watch was S/N 060.
Frank Borman also wore a reference 105.012-CB, identifiable by the facets on the lugs- a unique feature of the CB case. It was NASA S/N 063
Bill Anders watch, S/N 044 was likely a 105.012. I have been unable to get much information on this piece. I believe it is in the US Naval Academy in Annapolis. So if you are there, maybe you can grab some pictures!
In summary:
James Lovell: 105.012-CB (National Air and Space museum verified)
Frank Borman: 105.12-CB (National Air and Space museum verified)
Bill Anders 105.012 – derivative?? UNVERIFIED
Picture credits to National Air and Space museum, Watchuseek Omega forum, NASA
Frank Borman SN 63
Project Apollo: Apollo 8- Fly me to the 🌓 moon
On 21st December 1968, the Apollo 8 mission began with a successful take off at 12.51 UTC. On board were Frank Borman, James Lovell and William “Bill” Anders. The mission lasted 6 days, and was the first a manned space craft had left low Earth orbit. The ...
Great work again...
...One can really „feel“ the history with your storytelling and these fabulous photos. Chapeau!
Imran, your post is a full documentary!
Thank you very much for this valuable information for speedmaster lovers. I would love to see more pictures of you glorious CB case speedy! Best. René