July 19, 2009: Trailer trashed

xoxoxoBruce · 07-18-2009, 11:19 PM

The modified Airsteam trailer used to quarantine the Apollo 12 crew, aboard the U.S.S. Hornet, when they returned from the Moon, was thought to have been destroyed in a forest fire after being given to the Georgia Department of Forestry for use as a portable command center for the wildland firefighters.

Well it twern't.

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Dr. Paul Johnson, the newly appointed supervisor for the Aquatic Biodiversity Center at the Alabama Department of Conservation, was assessing the West Alabama fish hatchery, when he saw what appeared to be an Airstream travel trailer without wheels.

A space enthusiast, Johnson had visited the U.S. Space & Rocket Center when the Apollo 11 MQF was on loan to the Huntsville facility before the Smithsonian moved it to the Udvar-Hazy Center. On closer examination, Johnson was stunned to find what he believed to be an authentic space artifact.

They're planning on spending 100 grand to restore it for display.

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"What kind of find is it? It's like finding a Rembrandt in a yard sale. There aren't going to be any more of these," said Al Whitaker, Space Center spokesman.

link

better link but PDF

Warren Peas · 07-18-2009, 11:27 PM

c'mon folks we all know the lunar landing was at best advanced photo shopping, like how far are we going to carry this farce.

diminished · 07-19-2009, 12:46 AM

100k to restore it?

I'll stick some wheels back on there for 50k...and then enjoy the 49.9k profit I made on the deal.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-19-2009, 12:52 AM

No wheels, it's never had them.

ZenGum · 07-19-2009, 02:49 AM

Yeah, [snort] they don't have roads in space. silly. :p

capnhowdy · 07-19-2009, 08:37 AM

...or Airstreams either.

ZenGum · 07-19-2009, 09:46 AM

Imagine towing that thing behind Apollo 11. How did they manage?

dar512 · 07-19-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

Imagine towing that thing behind Apollo 11. How did they manage?

A specially made hitch. More info on wiki.

Medic63 · 07-19-2009, 01:36 PM

Ha ha

Gravdigr · 07-20-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dar512

A specially made hitch. More info on wiki.

Oh, I just hate those damn hitches!!

spudcon · 07-19-2009, 02:56 PM

Wow Dar, that's an amazing trailer hitch. Thanks for the info.

Shawnee123 · 07-19-2009, 07:24 PM

I've never seen anything quite like it.

ZenGum · 07-19-2009, 09:00 PM

I'm at work, there's no way I am clicking on that from here. Now I just have to go mad wondering until I get home.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-19-2009, 09:02 PM

It's a shame you have to wait, you really deserve to see it.

lumberjim · 07-19-2009, 09:12 PM

I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. That is one link I'm glad i clicked.

07-19-2009, 12:46 AM	#3
diminished Why Aye,Man! Join Date: May 2009 Location: At the moment,'Merika Posts: 101	100k to restore it? I'll stick some wheels back on there for 50k...and then enjoy the 49.9k profit I made on the deal. __________________ They [Young People] have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations; moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things.They would always rather do noble deeds than useful ones: Their lives are regulated more by moral feeling than by reasoning ...They overdo everything - they love too much, hate too much, and the same with everything else. Aristotle circa 350 BC

07-19-2009, 12:52 AM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	No wheels, it's never had them. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-19-2009, 02:49 AM	#5
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Yeah, [snort] they don't have roads in space. silly. :p __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

07-19-2009, 08:37 AM	#6
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	...or Airstreams either. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

07-19-2009, 09:46 AM	#7
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Imagine towing that thing behind Apollo 11. How did they manage? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

07-18-2009, 11:27 PM	#2
Warren Peas Dog O'Nine Tails Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20	c'mon folks we all know the lunar landing was at best advanced photo shopping, like how far are we going to carry this farce.

07-19-2009, 01:36 PM	#9
Medic63 Disorderly Disciplinarian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Butler, Pennsylvania Posts: 21	Ha ha

07-19-2009, 02:56 PM	#11
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	Wow Dar, that's an amazing trailer hitch. Thanks for the info. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

07-19-2009, 07:24 PM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I've never seen anything quite like it. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-19-2009, 09:00 PM	#13
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I'm at work, there's no way I am clicking on that from here. Now I just have to go mad wondering until I get home. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

07-19-2009, 09:02 PM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It's a shame you have to wait, you really deserve to see it. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-19-2009, 09:12 PM	#15
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. That is one link I'm glad i clicked. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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