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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
Alan Bean with Les McNary of the U. S. Embassy
Colombo, March 17: Captain Alan Bean has a last word with Les McNary of the U. S. Embassy before enplaning to Rangoon. In his hand is an album containing pictures and press clippings of the Apollo-12 trio's visit to Ceylon presented by Mr. Victor...
The Times of Ceylon Press
American & Soviet Spacemen in a Joint Handshake
American and Soviet spacemen in a joint handshake when they met for the first time at a recent reception in Athens marking the end of the 6th International Astronomical Congress. From left to right are Soviet Vokshod 2, cosmonaut, Lt-Col. Alexei L...
United Press International (UK) Ltd.
American Ambassador Bids Adieu to Astronauts
Colombo, March 17 -- American Ambassador, Andrew V. Corry (foreground) was among those present at the Katunayake Airport yesterday to bid adieu to the Apollo-12 astronauts before they left for Rangoon.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Apollo Trio Driving to Colombo
Richard Gordon straightens his tie during the drive to Colombo. Beside him are Capts. Conrad and Bean respectively.
Daily Mirror
"There's Something To Smile About For This Happy Family" Astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper poses with his wife, Trudy, and their two daughters, Cam (left), 14, and Jan, 13, after their recent reunion in Honolulu, Hawaii. Astronaut Cooper flew by Helic...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Astronaut Glenn Visits Japan Prime Minister
US astronaut Col. John Glenn (centre) explaining his three-orbit space flight in Friendship 7 last year to Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda of Japan. The astronaut was on a courtesy visit to Tokyo. He presented the Premier with a model of Friendship 7....
Pan-Asia Photos
Astronauts after Meeting the Governor-General
The astronauts leaving Queen's House after meeting the Governor-General Mr. William Gopallawa, on Friday Night.
The Times of Ceylon Press
