Space Rocket History #237 – Apollo 12 – Lunar Module Pilot Alan

Space Rocket History #237 – Apollo 12 – Lunar Module Pilot Alan Bean – The Artist

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After completing a four-year tour of duty, he attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. He trained under the direction of Pete Conrad, who would later become Commander of the Apollo 12 moon flight, and who would be instrumental in getting Bean assigned to that mission. Homepage with pictures.

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