Captain Don Walsh

[19&41]

Such men as these brought wonder to the world of children like me. My baby teeth were a cavity farm and the only good thing about a visit to the dentist was to be able to pore over his issues of the National Geographic Magazine to read about such accomplishments as his. They made the dive with lead shot as the ballast and gasoline as the buoyant medium. Rest in peace, Captain.


https://www.military.com/daily-news/202 ... n=20231122

[William]

Thanks Rex, you always provide interesting things that I had no clue about.

Bill

[19&41]

Here's a gentleman who went for a record in the opposite direction that same year. Look at his career. Amazing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kittinger

[electra225]

Both are interesting stories. Thanks, Rex.