Sad news just seem on the BBC:
"Former astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, has died at 95.
The ex-Marine and US Senator had been in hospital in Columbus, Ohio, for more than a week and died surrounded by his children and wife of 73 years.
Glenn is best known for circling the earth in 1962 aboard a space capsule dubbed Friendship 7.
He was credited with restoring US pride after the Soviet Union took an early lead in manned space exploration.
Glenn is expected to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia."
Sad news, a true pioneer gone forever
RIP John Glenn
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RIP John Glenn
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Re: RIP John Glenn
Yes. Sad. The last of the Mercury Seven.
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Sad news. RIP, John Glenn.
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Re: RIP John Glenn
God speed John Glenn.
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A great man who served his country well. RIP.
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As luck would have it, a few weeks ago I ordered both the Mercury Atlas and separate Mercury spacecraft models directly from Horizon in Australia. They arrived in this morning's post.
I think I know what my next project will be.
I did build the ancient Revell kit last year -
I think I know what my next project will be.
I did build the ancient Revell kit last year -
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Re: RIP John Glenn
Another hero passes away but we should celebrate. He had a long and full life and was a highly respected man.
I'll raise a glass to a life well lived
I'll raise a glass to a life well lived
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