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Title: Neil Armstrong. RIP
Post by AussieBrian on Aug 27^th, 2012 at 12:56am

I don't know how to put pictures on the net but one of Oz's great cartoonists, Sean Leahy, has produced a wonderful tribute to a beaut bloke.

Far away in the distance is planet earth and we're looking at "that" boot-print in the lunar dust. Beyond it is the flag they planted, at half mast.

May he rest in peace.

Title: Re: Neil Armstrong. RIP
Post by Mike NZ on Aug 27^th, 2012 at 4:47am

A great engineer, outstanding pilot who was able to cope with the life long fame and pressure of being the first man to walk on the moon.

He really does deserve a state funeral for his lifetime of achivements.

Title: Re: Neil Armstrong. RIP
Post by Barry_T_Coles on Aug 27^th, 2012 at 11:26pm

I think this is the one you were refering to Brian & fitting it is.

RIP Neil

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Title: Re: Neil Armstrong. RIP
Post by Skyhawk5 on Aug 28^th, 2012 at 1:42am

Very nice tribute. Many people don't realize the landing of the Eagle almost didn't happen. The LEM (Lunar Excusion Module) had a computer problem and Neil had to take over manually and find a place to land. The Eagle was almost out of fuel when it touched down.

Don

Title: Re: Neil Armstrong. RIP
Post by Brew on Aug 28^th, 2012 at 7:21am

Quote:

The Eagle was almost out of fuel when it touched down.

About 30 seconds worth of fuel left.

Title: Re: Neil Armstrong. RIP
Post by Charlie on Aug 28^th, 2012 at 10:48am

He was a rarity and as you say: A "beaut."

Charlie