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Exceedingly rare original Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) crew name patch belonging to veteran Space Shuttle astronaut Karol J. Bobko, who was assigned as an astronaut to the USAF MOL program in 1966. The patch, 4.25″ x 1˝, features his surname, "Bobko," in deep navy blue against a silver background. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Bobko, stating that the patch is from his personal collection.
Part of the United States Air Force's manned spaceflight program, the MOL was developed from early concepts of manned space stations to be used for NASA survey purposes, but was ultimately canceled during the height of the Apollo program in 1969, when more cost-effective unmanned reconnaissance satellites were found to achieve similar results. NASA's space station program went ahead full-blast in the mid-1970s with the advent of Skylab.
Also includes a matte-finish 7.5 x 10 photo of Bobko during his time at the United States Air Force Academy, signed in blue felt tip, "USAFA Doolie year, Karol 'Bo' Bobko." A Doolie year in the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) refers to the challenging freshman (fourth-class) year, where new cadets are called 'doolies' from the Greek word 'doulos' (servant/slave), undergoing intense basic training, military discipline, and physical conditioning to become full members of the Cadet Wing. This year involves strict rules, drills, inspections, and traditions like 'Recognition,' marking their transformation from civilians to cadets. In fine condition.
The Richard Jurek Collection.
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