# AC309 - 04/27/1972 USA, Apollo 16 'Recovery Force'
Cover Commemorates Recovery of Apollo 16 Spacecraft After Successful Trip to the Moon
On April 16, 1972, the Apollo 16 mission began its trip to the Moon. It would become the fifth and final American spacecraft to land on the Lunar surface. After almost three days on the Moon, the crew began its return trip to Earth. On April 27, the command module successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. This cover was issued in honor of the successful recovery of the spacecraft. Add it to your space collection today.
Cover Commemorates Recovery of Apollo 16 Spacecraft After Successful Trip to the Moon
On April 16, 1972, the Apollo 16 mission began its trip to the Moon. It would become the fifth and final American spacecraft to land on the Lunar surface. After almost three days on the Moon, the crew began its return trip to Earth. On April 27, the command module successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. This cover was issued in honor of the successful recovery of the spacecraft. Add it to your space collection today.