Witnessing NASA's triumphant return: 50 years ago, Duane Miller had bird’s-eye view of Apollo 4 splashdown

Scott Campbell, NSP Editor

Posted 11/7/17

For most people, Thursday will be just like any other November day, but for Eldridge resident Duane Miller it will be a time to relive the memories of one of NASA’s biggest, yet little-known events.

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Witnessing NASA's triumphant return: 50 years ago, Duane Miller had bird’s-eye view of Apollo 4 splashdown

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