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 Post subject: RIP Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders
PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 10:32 am 
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He took the famous "Earthrise" photograph on the Apollo 8 mission. One of the most influential photos ever taken. He crashed flying his private aircraft at the age of 90.


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 Post subject: RIP Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders
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90 years old, died flying...betcha that's what he had on his "if I have to go..." scorecard.

Of course, the picture from Apollo 8 is iconic, but damn, he got to be in a position to take it. For all the wonderful tourist shots I've taken in my life, nothing - EVER - will come close to him being able to say "I was here"

RIP Bill, and thanks.


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 Post subject: RIP Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders
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90 years old, died flying...betcha that's what he had on his "if I have to go..." scorecard.

Of course, the picture from Apollo 8 is iconic, but damn, he got to be in a position to take it. For all the wonderful tourist shots I've taken in my life, nothing - EVER - will come close to him being able to say "I was here"

RIP Bill, and thanks.


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2024 12:07 pm 
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