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heng44 | Gus Grissom jokes for the camera of LIFE-photographer Ralph Morse, as fellow-astronauts Gordon Cooper, Elliot See and Neil Armstrong smile. Behind the car is NASA-photographer Bill Taub. The men were at Cape Kennedy to visit the Complex 19 facilities a few days before the launch of the unmanned Gemini 1 spacecraft in April 1964. Ed Hengeveld |
East-Frisian | I thought, Gus' sign was not used to that time, but in the 1980 years. I have learned a little bit more. |
Lasv3 | You're absolutely right. In mid-sixties it meant "Look, I've just cut my finger." |
garymilgrom | Neil looks cocky to me - an unusual pose for him. Everyone looks upbeat and positive. Beautiful photographic summary of the gung ho confidence displayed by all in those early days. |
heng44 | I guess it must have been a great feeling, driving under the Florida sun in the knowledge that you are an astronaut. I would feel cocky too! |
Tom | Ed... love looking at those Gemini era photos! Do any exist of the astronauts actually viewing the launch of Gemini 1 (or 2)? Thank you! |
heng44 | John Young and Jim McDivitt were in the blockhouse for the launch of Gemini 1. The Group3 astronauts watched from a viewing stand.
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mach3valkyrie | Can you imagine cruisin' around in a ragtop with these guys?! What a neat shot. Maybe Gus is ordering 1 root beer float at a drive-in. |
Tom | quote: Originally posted by heng44: John Young and Jim McDivitt were in the blockhouse for the launch of Gemini 1. The Group 3 astronauts watched from a viewing stand.
Thanks, Ed. (I knew you'd have them...)Sad seeing two astronauts there that came so close, but never got a chance to fly. |
canyon42 | Who is that covering his eyes behind Charlie Bassett? |
mach3valkyrie | Ted Freeman. |
Jerry Brouillette | 'Who's that behind those Foster Grants?' |
mach3valkyrie | Mike Collins. |