Neil Armstrong At Katunayake Airport
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- 1969-12-20
Armstrong who told our correspondent that he heard of the excellence of Ceylon tea enjoys a cuppa at the Tea Propaganda Board booth at Katunayake Airport.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Apollo Astronauts in Sri Lanka
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- 1970-3-17
The three U.S. Apollo astronauts, Captains Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean and their wives soared into space once again from the Katunayake airport at 9.30 yesterday morning after a three-day visit to the island.
The trio flew to Katunay...
The Times of Ceylon Press
The Arrival of Apollo-12 Crew in Sri Lanka
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- 1970-3-14
The Apollo 12 trio, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean and their wives Jane, Barbara and Sue who arrived at the Katunayake International Airport yesterday on a three-day visit are seen descending from the presidential aircraft which brou...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Alan Bean Worried by Crowd
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- 1970-3-14
Enthusiastic crowds mobbed the astronauts' open car as they were driving out of the Katunayake Airport.
Picture shows Alan Bean with his hands up, looking rather worried.
Daily Mirror