Posts: 3387 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
posted 10-06-2012 02:28 AM
Gemini 9 astronaut Gene Cernan receives his Astronaut Wings from Chief of Naval Operations Admiral David McDonald in a ceremony in the Pentagon on July 26, 1966.
Ed Hengeveld
MCroft04 Member
Posts: 1634 From: Smithfield, Me, USA Registered: Mar 2005
posted 10-06-2012 07:54 AM
Great picture Ed! I remember the Gemini days just like they were yesterday. What a special time for a kid who lived south of the cape with eyes on the sky.
garymilgrom Member
Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
posted 10-06-2012 12:13 PM
A proud but tired looking Geno. You don't think he's still getting over wrestling with the AMU do you?