THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
We are GO for lunch!
The Museum of Flight invites our special Museum friends to an exclusive luncheon with Apollo XII and Gemini XI Astronaut Captain Richard “Dick” Gordon Jr. in celebration of the opening of our brand new Apollo exhibit.
Saturday, May 20th, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
11:00 AM – Doors open at the 2nd floor View Lounge
11:30 AM – Lunch served followed by a presentation by Capt. Gordon
Be sure to check out our new Apollo exhibit before or after the luncheon, located adjacent to the Great Gallery!
Tickets are $75 each and include a plated lunch. Ticket limit is 4 per customer. Tickets are on sale now and expected to sell out quickly! To purchase, call 206.764.5711 or online by clicking the button below.
We’re sorry, but Capt. Gordon will not be able to sign autographs at this event. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Dick Gordon is a graduate of the University of Washington and earned his
wings as a Naval Aviator in 1953. In September of 1966, he served as
pilot for the Gemini XI mission, which included the successful
completion of the first tethered station-keeping exercise, setting a new
altitude record of 850 miles, and completion of the first fully
automatic controlled entry. Gordon also served as the command pilot on
Apollo XII, remaining in orbit aboard the command module
Yankee Clipper
throughout the 31-hour lunar surface stay by crewmates Pete Conrad and
Alan Bean. Apollo XII accomplishments included the first precision lunar
landing in the moon’s Ocean of Storms, installation of a nuclear power
generator station to provide the power source for long-term scientific
experiments, and completion of a close-up inspection of the Surveyor 3
spacecraft.
3 Course Served Luncheon Menu
Salad Course
Artisan Petit Greens - Washington apples, sundried cranberries, cracked hazelnuts and spiced cider vinaigrette (gluten and dairy free)
Entrée Course
Roasted Fresh Alaskan Halibut - lemon garlic sauce, Provencal tomato relish, herbed potato cake, seasonal vegetables (gluten and dairy free)
Dessert Course
An assortment of delectable delights & bites
