Grissom Collection

Mercury 7 Astronauts
The Mercury Project astronauts standing beside a 106-B plane. (l to r) Ms Carpenter, L G Cooper, John H Glenn, V I Grissom, Walter M Schirra, Alan B Shepard and D K Slayton

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom in the chow line at the ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom in the chow line at the Grand Bahama Island tracking station, the day after his sub-orbital flight, which had reached an altitude of 118 miles

Project Mercury 7
The original 7 Project Mercury astronauts. Top row (l to r): Alan Shepard, V I Gus Grissom, L G Cooper. Front row (l to r) Walter M Schirra, D K Slayton John Glenn and Scott Carpenter

From left: Alan Shepard Jr and John Glenn Jr in the Mer?
From left: Alan Shepard Jr and John Glenn Jr in the Mercury control center on 18 July 1961 prior the sub-orbital flight of Virgil Grissom on 21 July. Date: 1961

John Glenn and Virgil Grissom pose beside Mercury spacecraft
John Glenn, left, and Virgil Grissom pose beside a boiler-plate relica of a Mercury spacecraft, c.July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing the NASA Disting?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and a Project Mercury lapel pin, during a news conference at Cape Canaveral, the day after his sub-orbital flight

USAF astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing a US Navy o?
USAF astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing a US Navy orange flying suit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph, after his sub-orbital flight, which had reached an altitude of 118 miles

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom steps down from the van ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom steps down from the van at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves hangar, Cape Canaveral
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves the hangar at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virg?
A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

Capt Virgil Ivan ?Gus? Grissom, USAF, 1926-1967, April 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom receives the NASA Distin?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom receives the NASA Distinguished Service Medal from James E. Webb, NASA Administrator, right, during a news conference at Cape Canaveral

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom starts to remove his spa?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom starts to remove his spacesuit prior to receiving a medical checkup aboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph, after his sub-orbital flight

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom talks on the telephone t?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom talks on the telephone to the US President, John F. Kennedy, from the aircraft carrier USS Randolph, after his sub-orbital flight

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom enters his Mercury space?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom enters his Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves his quarters at C?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves his quarters at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather, 21 July 1961. Date: 1961

Convair TB-58A Hustler 55-663 (msn 4), on display at the Grissom AFB Museum, on loan from the National Museum of the USAF

North American B-25J Mitchell 44-86843
North American B-25J-30/32-NC Mitchell 44-86843 Passionate Paulette (msn 108-47597), on display at the Grissom AFB Museum, on loan from the National Museum of the USAF. Date: circa 1985

Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar 52-5850 (msn 11009), at Grissom Air Museum, Grissom AFB, Peru, iN Date: circa 1980

Republic F-105D-15-RE Thunderchief 61-0088 (msn D283), on display at Grissom Air Museum, Grissom AFB, Peru, IN. Date: circa 2000

NAMC YS-11 JA8676
NAMC YS-11-120 JA8676 (msn 2035) Sinchi Roca of LANSA (Lineas Aeras Nacionales) before delivery to Peru. Once delivered to LANSA, on 28 April 1967, 2026 was re-registered OB-R-857

Astronauts are introduced to the American and foreign p?
Astronauts are introduced to the American and foreign press at a press conference in Washington in summer 1959. From left: Maj Deke Slayton, Cdr Alan Shepard, Cdr Walter Schirra, Maj Virgil Grissom

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom beside his Mercury space?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom beside his Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

A US Marines helicopter lifts astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Gr?
A US Marines helicopter lifts astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom out of the Atlantic at the end of his sub-orbital flight, which had reached an altitude of 118 miles, 21 July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom is raised in a lift to t?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom is raised in a lift to the Mercury capsule at the top of the Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather

The Mercury Seven astronauts, 1959. A group photo in spacesuits of the seven test pilots chosen in April 1959 to participate in Project Mercury, NASAs manned space project

The Mercury-Redstone rocket that carried Virgil Grissom on the second US manned sub-orbital spaceflight. The Mercury capsule was named Liberty Bell 7

The original seven astronauts of the Mercury Program. Left the right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn
SPACE: ASTRONAUTS, c1961. The original seven astronauts of the Mercury Program. Left the right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Virgil Gus Grissom, Walter Schirra

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"Remembering Grissom: A Pioneer of Project Mercury 7" In this captivating snapshot, we catch a glimpse of Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom in the chow line at the heart of an extraordinary journey - Project Mercury 7. Alongside him stand his fellow Mercury 7 astronauts, forming an indomitable team that would forever change the course of space exploration. As we delve deeper into Grissom's remarkable career, we uncover some of the iconic aircraft he piloted. The Convair TB-58A Hustler 55-663, Lockheed-Marietta B-47E Stratojet 52-0271, North American B-25J Mitchell 44-86843, Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar 52-5850 - each machine a testament to his unwavering dedication and skill. Amongst these impressive aircraft is also captured the Lockheed T-33A O-29563 and Lockheed T-33A-1 LO51–4492 – planes that witnessed Grissom's relentless pursuit for excellence as he honed his craft. But it was not just about flying machines; it was about forging unbreakable bonds with fellow pioneers. Here we witness John Glenn Jr. , one of America's most revered astronauts, standing beside Virgil Grissom himself. Their camaraderie and shared passion for pushing boundaries are palpable as they pose proudly next to their beloved Mercury spacecraft. Grissom's legacy extends beyond mere photographs; it encompasses courage and resilience in the face of uncertainty. His name became synonymous with bravery when tragedy struck during Apollo mission testing. Despite adversity, his spirit lives on through countless explorers who continue to reach for the stars inspired by his unwavering determination. Today, let us remember Gus Grissom - a true pioneer whose footsteps paved the way for future generations to soar higher than ever before.