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This certificate and citation were part of the U.S. Air Force's Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Collins on 6 March 1967. The award is given to members of the Air Force who perform extraordinary achievements while participating in aerial flight. Lt. Col. Collins received it for his service as an astronaut on the Gemini X mission, which flew from 18 to 21 July 1966. During the mission, among other things, the Gemini X spacecraft rendezvoused and docked with two Agena target vehicles and Lt. Col. Collins performed two extra-vehicular activities.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Certificates

Manufacturer

Not Known

Dimensions

3-D (L x W x H): 26.7 × 1 × 31.8cm (10 1/2 in. × 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 1/2 in.)

Materials

Paper certificate and citation mounted with synthetic fabric to a folder made of board covered with fabric and coated in plastic.

Inventory Number

A19870017000

Credit Line

Gift of Michael Collins

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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