From The Silicon Graybeard: Jim Lovell, Gemini and Apollo Astronaut Passes at 97
SiGraybeard is better placed to do the honors. The image is from NASA's portrait of Lovell in 1969
Jim Lovell, veteran of four space flights including the famous Apollo 13 passed away yesterday, August 7 in Lake Forest, Illinois. That short summary only hints at his contributions to the Gemini and Apollo programs, and space history.
Jim Lovell was commander of the Apollo 13 mission. He was played by Tom Hanks in the movie. One of the best things they did was give Jim Lovell a cameo in the movie. He is only in the movie for a few seconds at the end, but he trades salutes with and shakes hands with Tom Hanks.
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