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President J. R. Jayawardene with the Astronauts of Apollo-12

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• 1970-3-14

"Presenting the Flag" (?)

Lankadeepa

"Moon Men in Kandy"

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• 1970-3-16

Lankadeepa

American Ambassador Bids Adieu to Astronauts

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• 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

Astronauts after Meeting the Governor-General

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• 1970-3-15

The astronauts leaving Queen's House after meeting the Governor-General Mr. William Gopallawa, on Friday Night.

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

Astronauts in Sri Lanka

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The Times of Ceylon Press

Apollo-12 Astronauts in Sri Lanka

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• 1970-3-13

Lankadeepa

Astronauts Wave

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• 1960-3-4

During the motorcade, Captain Conrad puffs a cigarette while waving to the crowds as captains Gordon and Bean also waved to the greeting crowds. Alan Bean dropped his hat soon after this picture was taken. It was picked up by a little school girl ...

Mahinda Fernando