Frank Borman to Command Apollo 8 Moon Mission
Spotlight on Apollo profiles Frank Borman, chosen to command Apollo 8 with crew James Lovell and William Anders. The Indiana born Air Force colonel, 40, known for a calm, focused mind, overcame early health issues and a long career from West Point through the Gemini program to NASA leadership.
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Lovell Eyes Moon Mission Echoes Verne Classic
James A Lovell Jr the Apollo 8 navigator plans to circle the moon ten times this Christmas with Frank Borman and William Anders. A Navy captain born in Cleveland and raised in Milwaukee Lovell has logged 425 hours in space and aims for a near six day voyage to set a new endurance record. His wife Marilyn and children Jeff Barbara James Susan hoped to witness Cape Kennedy liftoff.
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