Vice Admiral Richard H. Truly Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY
Born: November 12, 1937 in Fayette, Mississippi
Died: February 27, 2024 in Genesee, Colorado
RICHARD H. TRULY (Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired)
NASA ASTRONAUT (Former)
PERSONAL DATA: Born in Fayette, Mississippi, on November 12, 1937. Married. Three children.
EDUCATION: Attended schools in Fayette and Meridian, Mississippi; received a bachelor of aeronautical engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1959.
SPECIAL HONORS: Decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, two Legion of Merit, Navy Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Meritorious Service Award. His NASA awards include the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, two NASA Space Flight Medals, and two NASA Exceptional Service Medals. He is also the recipient of the Air Force Association's David C. Shilling Award (1978), Society of Experimental Test Pilot's Ivan C. Kincheloe Award (1978), the American Astronautical Society's Flight Achievement Award (1977), the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Haley Space Flight Award (1980), the Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy (1982), the Thomas D. White Space Trophy (1982), the Robert J. Collier Trophy (1982), the Harmon International Trophy (1982), the Federation Aeronautique Internationale Gold Space Medal (1984), the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Eagle Scout Award , and the Medal of Honor of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
EXPERIENCE: Truly was ordered to flight school and was designated a Naval Aviator on October 7, 1960. His initial tour of duty was in Fighter Squadron 33 where he flew F-8 Crusaders aboard USS Intrepid (CVA-11) and USS Enterprise (CVN-65) and made more than 300 carrier landings. From 1963 to 1965, he was first a student and later an instructor at the U.S. Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California. In 1965, he was among the first military astronauts selected to the USAF Manned Orbiting Laboratory program in Los Angeles, California. He became an astronaut for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in August 1969. He was a member of the Astronaut support crew and capsule communicator for all three of the manned Skylab missions (1973) and the Apollo-Soyuz mission (1975). Truly was pilot for one of the two-man crews that flew the 747/Space Shuttle Enterprise approach and landing test flights during 1977. He was then assigned as a backup pilot for STS-1, the first orbital flight test of the Shuttle. His first flight into space (STS-2, November 12-14, 1981) was as pilot of the Space Shuttle Columbia, significant at the first manned spacecraft to be reflown in space. His second flight (STS-8, August 30 to September 5, 1983) was as commander of the Space Shuttle Challenger, which was the first night launch and landing in the Shuttle program. As a Naval Aviator and test pilot, Truly has over 7,000 hours in numerous military jet aircraft.
Truly left NASA in 1983 to become the first commander of the Naval Space Command, Dahlgren, Virginia. He served as NASA Administrator from 1989-1992.
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 80769Piece of paper signed in black ink by Richard H. Truly, with the inscription, "Richard H Truly/RADM, USN". Truly, a former NASA astronaut and Administrator, was among the first military astronauts selected in 1965 and commanded STS-8 in 1983.
Price: $100.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 52438Photograph of Richard H. Truly in a space suit, holding his helmet, is inscribed and signed with "Best wishes/Bill-/Richard H Truly". Truly, a former NASA astronaut and Administrator, was selected in 1965 and commanded STS-8 in 1983.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 102105Photograph inscribed and signed by multiple astronauts including "Richard H. Truly", "Karol J. Bobko", "Bob Overmyer", "Hank Hartsfield", "Pete Peterson", and "Robert L. Crippen". Depicts Apollo 11 on the launching pad.
Price: $750.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 102081Photograph of Richard H. Truly, posed in a civilian suit with a scale model of a Lunar Module, is inscribed and signed: "Good luck to/Teddy Sherman-/Richard H Truly". The NASA color photo includes his name printed in the bottom margin.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 24445Photograph of Richard H. Truly in a space suit holding his helmet, inscribed and signed with "Best wishes/to Dennis Spalding-/Richard H Truly". Truly was a significant NASA astronaut and administrator, known for his role in STS-8 and early military astronaut selection.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 175557Photograph of Richard H. Truly in his Navy dress uniform, signed with "Richard H Truly". Truly, a NASA astronaut and former Administrator, was among the first military astronauts and commanded STS-8, completing the first night launch and landing.
Price: $220.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136708Commemorative cover signed by all five astronauts of STS-8, including "Guion S. Bluford, Jr.," "Richard H. Truly," "Dan Brandenstein," "Dale Gardner," and "W. Thornton." It includes a rare postmark from the launch on August 30, 1983.
Price: $340.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 46259Commemorative envelope signed by Richard H. Truly/Joe Engle, postmarked November 12, 1981, from the Air Force Postal Service. It features a cachet honoring STS-2. Richard Truly and Joe Engle were notable NASA astronauts with significant achievements.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 46261Envelope commemorating the Columbia Space Shuttle is signed by "Richard H Truly" and "Joe Engle". Postmarked November 12, 1981, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, it features a black stamped cachet and three affixed stamps.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 46263Commemorative envelope signed by Richard H. Truly, Joe Engle, and one unidentified signer, honoring the Baker Nunn Spacetrack. Postmarked November 13, 1981, it includes a black and white cachet commemorating STS-2 and has a United States C Stamp affixed.
Price: $260.00
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VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 289716Hand print signed by Richard H. Truly, a military/NASA astronaut, in black ink. It includes the inscription "Richard H Truly". Truly was a pioneer in space exploration and served as NASA Administrator from 1989 to 1992.
Price: $240.00
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CAPTAIN DANIEL C. BRANDENSTEIN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 172160Philatelic envelope signed by astronauts "Guion S. Bluford, Jr.", "Dan Brandenstein", "Richard Truly", "Dale Gardner", and "W. Thornton", commemorating the Challenger STS-8 mission, postmarked September 5, 1983.
Price: $340.00
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COLONEL C. GORDON FULLERTON - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 289781Color photograph signed by astronauts Fred Haise, Gordon Fullerton, Joe Engle, and Richard Truly, posed in front of the Enterprise. Authenticated by Jack Lousma's signature on verso, stating it is from his personal collection.
Price: $1,400.00
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FRED W. HAISE JR. - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136694Philatelic envelope signed by Fred Haise, Joe Engle, Gordon Fullerton, and Richard H. Truly, commemorating the Space Shuttle Orbiter 101 Overland Move. Includes an autopen signature from Fred W. Haise and is postmarked January 31, 1977.
Price: $300.00
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FRED W. HAISE JR. - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 166111Commemorative envelope signed by eight crew members, including "Joe Engle", "Richard Truly", "Fred Haise", "Gordon Fullerton", "Fitz Fulton", "Skip Guidry", "Tom McMurtry", and "Ray Young". Postmarked in Edwards, California, on June 28, 1977.
Price: $700.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - ANNOTATED COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 166112Commemorative envelope celebrating a test flight of the space shuttle Enterprise is signed by "Joe Engle," "Richard Truly," and "David F. Mann/11-15-78/MUGUT SMTAS ENGR". It is postmarked Edwards, California, October 12, 1977.
Price: $300.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136684NASA photograph inscribed and signed by Richard Truly and Joe Engle, with the inscription reading, "To James Blake/Best Regards/from the crew of/'Enterprise'/Joe Engle" and signed by both astronauts. Official NASA photo showcasing the space shuttle Enterprise.
Price: $400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 131345Both sign a 10x8 color photo of the space shuttle being carried aloft by a 747. Photograph signed: "Joe Engle", "Richard Truly". Color, 10x8. Printed caption in lower margin: "Space shuttle orbiter and 747 carrier aircraft.…"
Price: $350.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136697Philatelic envelope signed by Fred Haise, Joe Engle, Gordon Fullerton, and Richard H. Truly, commemorating the Space Shuttle Orbiter 101 Overland Move, postmarked January 31, 1977. Includes an autopen signature from Fred W. Haise.
Price: $400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 51496Philatelic envelope signed by Joe Engle, Richard Truly, Skip Guidry, Vic Horton, Fitz Fulton, and Tom McMurtry, postmarked Edwards, CA, September 13, 1977. Cachet depicts a 747 during a Space Shuttle Enterprise drop.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 51497Commemorative envelope signed by Joe Engle, Richard Truly, Skip Guidry, Vic Horton, Fitz Fulton, and Tom McMurtry, commemorating the second free flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise. Dated September 13, 1977, with a blue cachet depicting the shuttle drop.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136705Commemorative envelope signed by "Joe Engle" and "Richard Truly", celebrating the test flight of the space shuttle Enterprise. Postmarked from Edwards, California, on October 12, 1977, it includes an embossed 13-cent Liberty Tree stamp.
Price: $300.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - PAMPHLET SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 51482Booklet signed by "Joe Engle" and "Richard H. Truly", presenting the official NASA Mission Report for STS-2. Cover describes "Columbia's Second Mission-STS-2, the First Flight of a 'Used' Spacecraft." Includes a photograph of the launch.
Price: $280.00
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SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA - STS - 2 CREW - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 295839Photograph signed by Richard Truly and Joe Engle, inscribed with "To Arthur -/Richard Truly" and "Joe Engle". Depicting the crew of STS-2 in spacesuits with a model of the Columbia, it is an official NASA image.
Price: $500.00
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SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA - STS - 2 CREW - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 296002Commemorative envelope signed by Richard Truly and Joe Engle, along with an autopen signature of Richard H. Truly, commemorating the STS-2 mission. Postmarked Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on November 12, 1981, with an 18-cent U.S. stamp.
Price: $320.00