Show Notes
Portrays the tragedy of the Apollo 1 fire from the perspective of its subsequent investigation by NASA and the US Congress. Its effects on key individuals are shown, including Harrison Storms of North American Aviation, Joseph Shea of NASA, astronaut Frank Borman charged with supporting NASA's investigation, and the widows of Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee.
Episode 2 links:
Apollo 1 Fire News Broadcast
Apollo 1 Newsreel
Frank Borman speaking about Apollo 1 Fire
Apollo 1 Congressional Hearing Newsreel
FTETTM Apollo 1 fire scene
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