Apollo 11 — 40th Anniversary Patch

The USS Hornet is a Essex class air craft carrier. The USS Hornet played a crucial role in recovering astronauts returning to earth during the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 space flight missions.

The Apollo 11 patch is more than just fabric—it’s the icon of humanity’s first steps on another world. Its creation reflected the mission’s ambition, symbolizing not just three astronauts but the...