RIP Neil Armstrong

MightyMatt · 25th August 2012, 20:44

A true pioneer!!

BBC News - US astronaut Neil Armstrong dies, first man on Moon

gruesome-n · 25th August 2012, 20:49

+1

aprilia · 25th August 2012, 21:12

a legend, not many like that still around.

NoNumpty · 25th August 2012, 21:22

OMG - just heard this - RIP Mr Pioneer

judderman · 25th August 2012, 22:25

griffian · 25th August 2012, 22:51

A sad day, RIP Neil Armstrong.

kharmael · 25th August 2012, 22:54

A truly inspirational Aviator and hero to the human race. RIP Sir, per ardua ad astra.

markvirgo · 25th August 2012, 23:46

rip

Did anyone see the time when the media tried to interview him and he would not respond. I think he knew secrets. It was only a couple of years ago.

Over 40 years is a long time to keep secrets.

Staffs Deltic · 26th August 2012, 00:18

Just got in and saw this. Big shock. May he rest in peace.

robbo51 · 26th August 2012, 08:16

A total shock
I remember his training and ultimately the Apollo 11 middle seat
He was a true hero and probably the best pilot ever produced in that time
May he rest in peace
Read this..his life and career were amazing!!

Wikipedia (Links)

Aqib · 26th August 2012, 08:22

R.i.p

RickHondaR · 26th August 2012, 08:36

RIP but to be fair he lived to a good age of 82 (I am sure we all hope we can do this or more) and its so hard to believe that it was 43 years ago when he walked on the moon

steve fox · 26th August 2012, 09:34

RIP - we all remember where we were on that historic day in 1969

Coldwarkid · 26th August 2012, 10:18

RIP.

Cue moon conspiracy theories!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kharmael

per ardua ad astra.

What does the motto of the RAF have to do with this?

jeremiah · 26th August 2012, 10:37

RIP Neil Armstrong

Also an interesting witty about Armstrong:

When Apollo Mission Astronaut Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, he not only said his famous "One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind" statement, but followed it by several remarks - usual communication traffic between him, the other astronauts and Mission Control. Before he re-entered the lander, he made the enigmatic remark "Good luck, Mr. Gorsky."

Many people at NASA thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival Soviet Cosmonaut; however, upon checking, there was no Gorsky in either the Russian nor American space programs. Over the years, many people have questioned him as to what the "Good luck, Mr. Gorsky" statement meant.

On July 5, in Tampa Bay, FL, while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26 year old question to Armstrong. He finally responded.

It seems that Mr. Gorsky had finally died and so Armstrong felt he could answer the question: "When I was a kid, I was playing baseball with my brother in the backyard. He had hit a fly ball which landed in front of my neighbors' bedroom window. The neighbors were Mr. and Mrs. Gorsky. As I leaned down to pick up the ball, I heard Mrs. Gorsky shouting at Mr. Gorsky, "Oral sex? Oral sex you want? You'll get oral sex when the kid next door walks on the moon!"

FrankstaH · 26th August 2012, 11:36

A sad day for mankind ;-(

kharmael · 26th August 2012, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldwarkid

RIP.

Cue moon conspiracy theories!

What does the motto of the RAF have to do with this?

Through adversity to the stars seems pretty apt for a military pilot and Astronaut doesn't it?

robbo51 · 26th August 2012, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremiah

RIP Neil Armstrong

Also an interesting witty about Armstrong:

When Apollo Mission Astronaut Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, he not only said his famous "One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind" statement, but followed it by several remarks - usual communication traffic between him, the other astronauts and Mission Control. Before he re-entered the lander, he made the enigmatic remark "Good luck, Mr. Gorsky."

Many people at NASA thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival Soviet Cosmonaut; however, upon checking, there was no Gorsky in either the Russian nor American space programs. Over the years, many people have questioned him as to what the "Good luck, Mr. Gorsky" statement meant.

On July 5, in Tampa Bay, FL, while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26 year old question to Armstrong. He finally responded.

It seems that Mr. Gorsky had finally died and so Armstrong felt he could answer the question: "When I was a kid, I was playing baseball with my brother in the backyard. He had hit a fly ball which landed in front of my neighbors' bedroom window. The neighbors were Mr. and Mrs. Gorsky. As I leaned down to pick up the ball, I heard Mrs. Gorsky shouting at Mr. Gorsky, "Oral sex? Oral sex you want? You'll get oral sex when the kid next door walks on the moon!"

Love that story..true or untrue...LOL

Syx · 26th August 2012, 14:41

Just reading about this now. The man was the true example of a hero - didn't get caught up in commercialism or cashing in from the achievement, just wanted to go home and be left to live his life as it he'd done nothing special.

RIP Neil, you shall be missed.

jeremiah · 26th August 2012, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Love that story..true or untrue...LOL

It isn't true...

But still remains a great story

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