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Topic: Photo of the week 904 (February 19, 2022)

heng44
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From: Netherlands
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posted 02-19-2022 03:06 AM

Air Force Chief of Staff General John P. McConnell awards Gemini 4 command pilot Jim McDivitt his astronaut wings in a ceremony at the Pentagon on July 15, 1965. At right is McDivitt's wife Pat.

Spacepsycho
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posted 02-27-2022 12:31 PM

Who doesn't love McDivitt. Outstanding pilot, an even better astronaut and an even better human being. One of the unsung astronauts that not many outside the program known of or appreciate his dedication and contributions to America's success in space.

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