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Astronaut:
Joe H. Engle  Search this
Manufacturer:
The Dehner Company  Search this
Materials:
Black scotch grain leather, synthetic soles, metal buckles
Dimensions:
Clothing (899g): 30.5 × 10.8 × 26cm, 0.9kg (1 ft. × 4 1/4 in. × 10 1/4 in., 1.9lb.)
Men's size 8 1/2 E
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
Astronaut Joe Engle wore these flight boots aboard Enterprise during the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests in 1977. Paired with pilot Richard Truly, Engle commanded three of the eight piloted test flights, including two of the five free-flight descents to landing. He later commanded two orbital flights aboard Columbia (STS-2, 1981) and Discovery (STS 51-I, 1985). Engle donated his flight suit, jacket, helmet, gloves, and boots to the Museum when Enterprise went on display in 2004.
Credit Line:
Gift of Maj. Gen. Joe H. Engle
Inventory Number:
A20040272000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ae2ee469-a0c7-4e9b-b5cc-206968d5b34b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20040272000