Heritage’s First Air and Space Auction brought some incredible prices during the event. When the event ended on September 21, 2007, it totaled over $1.1 Million dollars. At press time after-auctions sales were going strong and expected to take the total even higher.

Many of the highlights came from the personal collection of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. A page of handwritten notes and scripture that he had carried to the Moon realized $179,250. The notes were used as Aldrin celebrated Communion on board Apollo 11 as it circled the Moon. It also contains scripture from John 15:5. In addition to the note Aldrin also took a slide rule with him just in case the computer failed. That slide rule brought $77,675. Other lots from the Aldrin Collection exceeded pre-auction estimates.

The auction also contained reminders of the earliest days of aviation history. A signed portrait of Charles Lindbergh sold for $3,883. Complete details on the auction can be found at http://www.ha.com/.