Moon Men Return: USS Hornet and the Recovery of the Apollo 11 Astronauts

by Scott W. Carmichael

Book Overview

This book documents the role played by USS Hornet (CVS-12) in the recovery of the Apollo 11 Command Module after its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on 24 July 1969. The book covers a period of time leading up to the recovery of Apollo 11, from approximately 5 June - 24 July 1969, during which crewmen of USS Hornet plus specialized NASA and DoD spaceflight recovery units prepared for the recovery operation. It offers a detailed account...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591141109
• ISBN13: 9781591141105
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"