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After the successful completion of his orbital mission aboard Friendship 7 Glenn is hoisted into a recovery helicopter from the USS Noa on the way to being transferred to the USS Randolph. Friendship 7 landed about near Grand Turk Island, 41 miles west and 19 miles north of his intended landing target, according to NASA.
February 17, 2012 4:00 AM PST
Photo by: NASA
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