Title:
Apollo 13 Flown Film Presentation Display – Salvaged Hasselblad Film Segments from Magazines II, JJ & R – Dick Underwood Collection

Description:
Presented here is a highly specialized Apollo 13 flown film display, featuring authentic segments of Hasselblad 70mm film flown aboard the Apollo 13 mission. The display consists of three mounted film segments, each housed within individual cutout windows and attributed to film magazines II, JJ, and R. These fragments were salvaged from original mission film rolls and are accompanied by printed photographic examples illustrating imagery captured from each respective magazine.

The display is professionally printed on a white presentation board, with detailed explanatory text outlining the origin and significance of the film. The verso expands upon the technical and historical background, noting that Apollo 13 carried four Hasselblad cameras (two of which were used), producing hundreds of exposures documenting the mission. The film segments shown here include both black-and-white and color film remnants, with visible variation in tone due to age and storage conditions.

At the bottom of the display, the piece is hand-signed by Sandy Clarkson of The Right Stuff Space, certifying the authenticity of the salvaged film segments and their connection to the Dick Underwood collection. Overall condition is excellent, with minor handling wear consistent with display and age.

Historical Context:
Apollo 13 (April 11–17, 1970) stands as one of NASA’s most dramatic and instructive missions. Intended as the third lunar landing, the mission was aborted after an oxygen tank explosion severely damaged the service module. The crew—Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise—were forced to rely on the Lunar Module as a lifeboat, ultimately returning safely to Earth in what became known as a “successful failure.”

Photography played a crucial role in documenting both the mission and the damage sustained. NASA utilized specially modified Hasselblad 70mm cameras for all Apollo missions, producing invaluable visual records. The film referenced in this display captured key moments, including the damaged service module and improvised solutions such as the LiOH canister adaptation.

Dick Underwood, a NASA Supervisory Aerospace Technologist, was instrumental in overseeing astronaut photographic training and equipment. After processing Apollo mission film, he preserved leaders and tails from the rolls—pieces once considered expendable—which decades later emerged as rare and tangible artifacts from humanity’s early space exploration efforts.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This display is authenticated by Sandy Clarkson of The Right Stuff Space, confirming the provenance of the film segments as originating from the Dick Underwood collection. The signed certification appears directly on the display. No third-party slab encapsulation is present.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This Apollo 13 flown film display represents a rare opportunity to own physical material directly tied to one of NASA’s most legendary missions. Combining technical history, visual storytelling, and genuine flown artifacts, it offers collectors a compelling and tangible connection to the ingenuity, संकट, and triumph of the Apollo program.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.