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Topic: Photo of the week 452 (June 22, 2013)
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heng44
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From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 06-21-2013 11:17 PM
   
 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
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From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 06-22-2013 01:41 AM
I thought, Gus' sign was not used to that time, but in the 1980 years. I have learned a little bit more. |
Lasv3
Member Posts: 410
From: Bratislava, Slovakia
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted 06-22-2013 04:52 AM
You're absolutely right. In mid-sixties it meant "Look, I've just cut my finger."  |
garymilgrom
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From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 06-22-2013 08:54 AM
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
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From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 06-22-2013 09:19 AM
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
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From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-22-2013 09:30 AM
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
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From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 06-22-2013 10:25 AM
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
Member Posts: 719
From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 06-22-2013 02:09 PM
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
Member Posts: 1597
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-22-2013 02:31 PM
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
Member Posts: 238
From: Ohio
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 06-22-2013 02:37 PM
Who is that covering his eyes behind Charlie Bassett? |
mach3valkyrie
Member Posts: 719
From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 06-22-2013 02:43 PM
Ted Freeman. |
Jerry Brouillette
Member Posts: 147
From: Louviers, CO
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 06-22-2013 02:44 PM
'Who's that behind those Foster Grants?' |
mach3valkyrie
Member Posts: 719
From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 06-22-2013 02:45 PM
Mike Collins. |
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