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Dad went to Canada to learn how to fly with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He took me on my first airplane ride, where I could have a hand on the stick.
Wally Schirra
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Wally Schirra
Age: 84 †
Born: 1923
Born: March 12
Died: 2007
Died: May 3
Aerospace Engineer
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New Jersey
Walter 'Wally' Marty Schirra
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I played English football - soccer - instead of American football, because we couldn't afford the equipment.
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I've always thought space station is a great name. It should be like a gas station where we go for service and supplies before heading further out
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