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Another real problem was over putting our helmets on for re-entry, because we all had severe head colds. They couldn't come up there and make us. Houston, you have a problem!
Apollo was a big, unwieldy vehicle. I had a problem with the flight controllers over that. It would try to fare its way like an airplane.
Apollo was just too big, like flying a big transport airplane, which fighter pilots don't really revere. Gemini was just about the right size.
As a child I went to a circus. They had a... (more Wally Schirra quotes)
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LIFE MAGAZINE MAY 19 1967 WALLY SCHIRRA NASA COVER PHOTO by Henry, Editor Luce and Photo Illustrated |
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Life Magazine May 19, 1967-- Cover: Wally Schirra by Editor Henry Luce |