Name/Title
The Apollo 8 Astronauts Walk the FlightdeckDescription
Photograph of the three Apollo 8 astronauts walking on the flight deck just after their arrival. From left to right are: Frank Borman, James A. Lovell Jr., William Anders, and Captain John Fifield.Context
In 1968 the USS Yorktown served as the recovery vessel for NASA's Apollo 8 Mission. The Apollo 8 crew would be the first to leave low earth orbit and the first crew to orbit the moon.
Dan Bernath was a Photographer's Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class aboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) for the 1968 Westpac cruise, Apollo 8 recovery, and 1969 South American and North Atlantic cruises.Collection
Dan Bernath CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2000.00100Source or Donor
Daniel Alan "Dan" BernathAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
June 23, 2026