Space Rocket History #230 – Apollo 11 – Recovery, Nixon, & Quarantine
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The helicopter door slid open and Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins stepped out of the helicopter onto the lower deck of the carrier Hornet to the accompaniment of a brass band. They appeared to many, like men from another world. They were outfitted from head to toe in gray-colored Biological Isolation Garments. Homepage with pictures and more
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