John Leonard Swigert : [collection] ; 1945-1982.

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John Leonard Swigert : [collection] ; 1945-1982.

Biographical data; diplomas; certificates and awards; pilot logbooks; campaign material; announcements; programs; pamphlets; yearbooks; and other papers. Includes information relating to Swigert's Apollo 13 space mission.

3 linear ft. (2 cartons, 1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7259875

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Swigert, John L. (John Leonard), 1931-1982

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John Leonard Swigert Jr., Jack Swigert, (August 30, 1931 – December 27, 1982) was an American test pilot, mechanical, aerospace engineer, United States Air Force pilot, NASA astronaut, and politician. In April 1970, as command module pilot of Apollo 13, he became one of twenty-four astronauts who flew to the Moon. Before joining NASA in 1966, Swigert was a civilian test pilot and fighter pilot in the Air National Guard. After leaving NASA, he ran for Senate but lost in a primary election a...

Apollo 13 (Spacecraft)

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