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Topic: Chris Christian, Mercury finalist (1923-2020)
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ColinBurgess
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posted 01-29-2021 08:20 PM
   
I was only informed today of the passing of Col. Harold W. "Chris" Christian, Jr., USAF (Ret.), who was one of the 32 finalists in NASA's quest for the first Mercury astronauts. Chris was born in Silver City, New Mexico, on 4 March 1923 and passed away in Palm Springs, California, on 11 December 2020. As well as being a Project Mercury candidate, he was also installed as Commandant of the Aerospace Research Pilot School (ARPS) in 1968. Chris leaves behind his wife, Jana, and twin sons Gary and Kirk. His passing leaves only four remaining finalists: Frank D. Frazier (USAF), Thomas B. Hayward (USN), Alonzo J. Walter (USAF) and James A. Lovell (USN), who was later selected as a Group 2 astronaut. |
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