It was especially hard for me, as a professional pilot. In all of my years of flying - including combat in Korea - this was the first time that my aircraft and I had not come back together. In my entire career as a pilot, 'Liberty Bell' was the first thing I had ever lost.
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"It was especially hard for me, as a professional pilot. In all of my years of flying - including combat in Korea - this was the first time that my aircraft and I had not come back together. In my entire career as a pilot, 'Liberty Bell' was the first thing I had ever lost." — Gus Grissom #workcareer
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It was especially hard for me, as a professional pilot. In all of my years of flying - including combat in Korea - this was the first time that my aircraft and I had not come back together. In my entire career as a pilot, 'Liberty Bell' was the first thing I had ever lost. — Gus Grissom
About Gus Grissom
Gus Grissom was a Astronaut from United States (1926–1967).
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This quote is attributed to Gus Grissom, a Astronaut from United States.
When did Gus Grissom live?
Gus Grissom lived from 1926 – 1967.
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