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T O P I C R E V I E WDuke Of URLI just read pilots in Korea called John Glenn "Magnet Ass" because he drew a lot of anti-aircraft fire.I also read that (at least) Wally Schirra called him "Herschel".Anybody else have obscure nicknames?[This message has been edited by Duke Of URL (edited March 19, 2005).]Rob Joyner'Herschel' is Glenn's middle name.Duke Of URLHey, how are you doing? Okay I hope!I was aware of the "Herschel" thing. I thought it was funny Wally Schirra called him by his middle name, but "Magnet Ass" was a complete surprise.Do you know about any other obscure nicknames of otherwise well-known astronauts?ejectrGlenn mentioned the "magnet ass" in his book.divemasterWally ALWAYS refers to Glenn as Herschel. It's pretty funny in conversation. I don't think I've ever heard him call him John. -tracyspaceman1953Just getting started listening to Glenn's book on tape.....he was in Iowa City very early on in his military career.....anybody know if he had any contact with Dr. van Allen when he was there ??? Gene BellaSouth Bend
I also read that (at least) Wally Schirra called him "Herschel".
Anybody else have obscure nicknames?
[This message has been edited by Duke Of URL (edited March 19, 2005).]
I was aware of the "Herschel" thing. I thought it was funny Wally Schirra called him by his middle name, but "Magnet Ass" was a complete surprise.
Do you know about any other obscure nicknames of otherwise well-known astronauts?
Gene BellaSouth Bend
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