Astronauts Visiting Kandy
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- 1970-3-16
It was very warm in Kandy when the astronaut trio and their wives visited the hill capital on Saturday, and Richard Gordon (centre) found temporary relief in a drink from his ice can. — (Picture by D. M. Kodagoda)
D. M. Kodagoda
American Ambassador Bids Adieu to Astronauts
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1970-3-17
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
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1970-3-14
Richard Gordon straightens his tie during the drive to Colombo. Beside him are Capts. Conrad and Bean respectively.
Daily Mirror
Astronaut Glenn Visits Japan Prime Minister
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- 1963-5-31
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
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