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A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virg?
A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961
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Media ID 18387948
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Picture Library
1961 Adjusts Astronaut Cancelled Delayed Grissom Microphones Prior Technician Virgil Aeronautics
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into the past with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This vintage image features a technician meticulously adjusting the microphones for astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom before his delayed launch on July 19, 1961. The date adds an extra layer of historical significance to this striking photograph, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the rich details and authenticity of this iconic moment into your home or office, making it a perfect conversation starter and a timeless addition to your decor.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, a dedicated technician meticulously adjusts the microphones of astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom in the bustling preparations leading up to his delayed launch on July 19, 1961. The date would go down in history as a significant one for the American space program, as Grissom was slated to become the second American to orbit Earth, following the groundbreaking mission of Alan Shepard just over a month prior. However, the indefatigable spirit of the space age was not without its challenges. As Grissom, clad in his iconic white pressure suit, gazes intently at the technician with a focused expression, the ominous clouds looming in the background serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable forces of nature. The impending bad weather had forced a cancellation of the scheduled launch, leaving Grissom and his team in a state of tense anticipation. The intricate dance of technology and human ingenuity is on full display in this image, as the technician fine-tunes the microphones, ensuring that Grissom's voice would be clearly transmitted to the ground crew and the millions of people around the world eagerly awaiting his historic journey. The scene is a poignant reminder of the relentless pursuit of progress and the unwavering determination of the brave men and women who dared to reach for the stars. This photograph, a captivating portrait from the annals of aeronautical history, offers a rare glimpse into the human side of space exploration, revealing the intricacies of the preparations that went into making history.
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