Colonel Frank Borman Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
COLONEL FRANK BORMAN
Born: March 14, 1928 in Gary, Indiana
Died: November 07, 2023 in Billings, Montana
Frank Borman
NASA Astronaut (Former)
A hero of the American Space Odyssey, Frank Borman led the first team of American astronauts to circle the moon, extending man's horizons into space. He is internationally known as Commander of the 1968 Apollo 8 Mission. A romance with airplanes that began when he was 15 years old, took Frank Borman to the Air Force and then to NASA.
A career Air Force officer from 1950, his assignments included service as a fighter pilot, an operational pilot and instructor, an experimental test pilot and an assistant professor of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics at West Point. When selected by NASA, Frank Borman was instructor at the Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards AFB, California.
In 1967 he served as a member of the Apollo 204 Fire Investigation Board, investigating the causes of the fire which killed three astronauts aboard an Apollo spacecraft, reminiscent of the Challenger tragedy. Later he became the Apollo Program Resident Manager, heading the team that re-engineered the Apollo spacecraft. He also served as Field Director of NASA's Space Station Task Force.
Frank Borman retired from the air Force in 1970, but is well remembered as a part of this nation's history, a pioneer in the exploration of space and a veteran of both the Gemini 7, 1965 Space Orbital Rendezvous with Gemini 6 and the first manned lunar orbital mission, Apollo 8, in 1968.
Borman's retirement from the Air Force in 1970 did not end his aviation career. He became a special advisor to Eastern Airlines in early 1969 and in December 1970 was named Sr. Vice President-Operations Group.
He was promoted to Executive Vice President-Genera Operations Manager and was elected to Eastern's Board of Directors in July 1974. In May 1975 he was elected President and Chief Operating Officer. He was named Chief Executive Officer in December 1975 and became Chairman of the Board in December 1976.
During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Eastern, the airline industry went through an enormous change caused by deregulation. During this period Eastern originated several unique programs including profit sharing and wages tied to company profitability. These programs produced the four most profitable years in the company's history. A recalcitrant union forced their abandonment in 1983 and the resulting loses led to the sale of the airline to Texas Air Corporation. Colonel Borman retired from Eastern Airlines in June of 1986.
Colonel Borman was privileged to serve as Special Presidential Ambassador on trips throughout the Far East and Europe, including a worldwide tour to seek support for the release of American Prisoners of war held by North Vietnam.
He received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from the President of the United States. Colonel Borman also was awarded the Harmon International Aviation Trophy, the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the Tony Jannus Award and the National Geographic Society's Hubbard Medal--in addition to many honorary degrees, special honors and service decorations. More recently, in September of 1990, Colonel Borman along with fellow Apollo 8 astronauts, Lovell and Anders, was inducted into the International Aerospace Hall of Fame. And in October of 1990 received the Airport Operators Council International Downes Award. In March 1993, he was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Frank Borman was born in Gary, Indiana, and was raised in Tucson, Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, in 1950 and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 1957. He completed the Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program in 1970.
Frank Borman is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Home Depot, National Geographic, Outboard Marine Corporation, Auto Finance Group, Thermo Instrument Systems and American Superconductor. He was named Chief Executive Office of Patlex Corporation in the spring of 1988, and presently holds the titles of Chairman, CEO and President of that Corporation. He has written an autobiography entitled Countdown: An Autobiography of Frank Borman with Robert J. Serling, released October of 1988 and published by Silver Arrow Books, William Morrow and Company, Inc.
He is married to the former Susan Bugbee of Tucson, Arizona. They have two sons, Frederick and Edwin, and four grandchildren. Frank and Susan presently reside in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 100314Photograph of Frank Borman in a suit, inscribed and signed: “To Dennis/Frank Borman.” Borman, selected as an astronaut in 1962, commanded the Apollo 8 mission, which made history as the first crewed mission to circle the Moon.Price: $325.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 154581Photograph of Frank Borman with crewmate James Lovell and backup crew Edward White and Michael Collins, inscribed and signed as "To Al/Best Wishes/Frank Borman". Borman was selected as an astronaut in 1962 and participated in significant missions including Gemini 7 and Apollo 8.
Price: $425.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 154582Photograph of Frank Borman wearing a suit and tie, inscribed and signed: “To Vearl/Best Wishes/Frank Borman.” Borman, a NASA astronaut and Apollo 8 commander, was selected in 1962 and later served as President and CEO of Eastern Airlines.
Price: $300.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 177975Photograph of Frank Borman holding a model of an Eastern Airlines plane, inscribed and signed: "To Tim/Frank Borman." Borman was an astronaut and later served as President and CEO of Eastern Airlines after his NASA career.
Price: $250.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 262742Photograph of Frank Borman with his Apollo 8 crew, signed and inscribed: "To Leah/Best Wishes/Frank Borman". Depicting Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, this official NASA photograph commemorates their historic mission from December 21-27, 1968.
Price: $375.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 309695Photograph of Frank Borman inside Apollo Boilerplate 1102A during water egress training, signed in blue felt tip with the sentiment "Best wishes/Frank Borman". Borman was a notable astronaut selected in 1962 and commanded the Apollo 8 mission.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 154580Photograph of Frank Borman, signed "Frank Borman". Borman, an astronaut selected in 1962, commanded the historic 1968 Apollo 8 mission and later became President of Eastern Airlines. He passed away in 2023.
Price: $300.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 142974Photograph of Frank Borman sitting behind his desk, signed with "Frank Borman". Borman, an astronaut selected in 1962, commanded the 1968 Apollo 8 mission. He later served as President and CEO of Eastern Airlines until 1986.
Price: $200.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 145452Photograph of Frank Borman, signed with the inscription, “Frank Borman.” Stamped on verso with “Frank Borman/Major, USAF/NASA Astronaut.” Borman was a prominent astronaut, part of the Gemini 7 and Apollo 8 missions.
Price: $325.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 24037Photograph of Frank Borman wearing a suit and tie, signed "Frank Borman". Borman, selected as an astronaut in 1962, was part of significant missions including Gemini 7 and Apollo 8, later becoming a CEO at Eastern Airlines.
Price: $350.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 43449Official NASA photograph of Frank Borman with the Prime Crew of the Apollo 8 mission, signed "Frank Borman". Captioned with crew names and imprinted with the NASA logo on the verso, detailing the mission's significance.
Sale Price $295.00
$350.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 51117Photograph of Frank Borman holding a model of an Eastern Airlines plane, signed with "Frank Borman". Borman, selected as an astronaut in 1962, commanded the 1968 Apollo 8 mission, leading the first team to circle the Moon.
Price: $275.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 51118Photograph of Frank Borman standing outside, signed "Frank Borman". Borman, an astronaut selected in 1962, participated in significant missions including Gemini 7 and Apollo 8, later becoming a leader at Eastern Airlines.
Price: $325.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/17/1989 - HFSID 153866Typed letter signed: "Frank Borman", discussing his views on a world space agency and favoring cooperation among existing agencies. Dated January 17, 1989, on official letterhead of Patlex Corporation, addressed to Stephen West in England.
Sale Price $295.00
$350.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/07/1977 - HFSID 31913Typed letter signed: "Frank Borman", on official letterhead as Chairman, President and CEO of Eastern Airlines, dated October 7, 1977. The letter discusses the upcoming Board of Directors meeting and reception in New York.
Sale Price $295.00
$350.00
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COLONEL FRANK BORMAN - TYPED STATEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 250646Typed statement signed by Frank Borman expresses his reaction to the launch of Sputnik I on October 4, 1957. It includes his feelings of astonishment and concern, detailing the implications for the U.S. space program.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
