Original and rare photo of NASA astronaut and command pilot on the Apollo 9 lunar mission David R. Scott (1932- ). Taken in 1969, where Apollo 9 was launched. Black and white press photo

Original black and white, vintage, gelatin silver, press photo of NASA astronaut and command pilot on the Apollo 9 lunar mission David R. Scott (1932- ). The photograph was taken in 1969, where Apollo 9 was sent into space. Measurements: Approximately 20 x 25 centimeters The text on the back of the picture reads: "March 3rd 1969 Apollo 9 blast-off Apollo 9 blasted-off from Cape Kennedy this afternoon on America's most hasardous space mission so far. The operation will reach it final climax on Friday when the Moonbug (Spider, red.:),piloted by crewman Russell Schweickart spins off from the Apollo craft to simulate a landing on the moon. Photo shows Astronaut David R. Scott who is the Command Module Pilot. AM/Keystone 1651/816741" In addition to a stamp from the Keystone Press Agency, there is a copyright stamp from Svenskt Pressfoto in Stockholm. This is an original black-and-white photo from 1969 on heavy paper/thin cardboard with normal signs of use.