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Astronauts Schirra and Stafford welcomed aboard the U.S.S. Wasp
Astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr. (shaking hands) and Thomas P. Stafford received an official welcome as they arrive aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Wasp following their 25 hour 52 minute mission in space. The three Navy officers greeting the astronauts are (left to right) Vice Admiral Charles E. Weakley, commander of the Antisubmarine Warfare Force of the Atlantic Fleet; Rear Admiral William E. Leonard, commander of Antisubmarine Task Group Bravo, of which the Wasp is the flagship; and Capt. G.E. Hartley, commander of the Wasp.
Catalog Date: 16 December 1965
Film Type: 4x5
NASA image: S65-59989