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S62-00379 (20 February 1962) --- View of astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., Dr. William Douglas, Astronauts Flight Surgeon, and equipment specialist Joe Schmitt leaving Operations and Checkout Building prior to Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) mission. Glenn is in his pressure suit and is carrying the portable ventilation unit.

Curator: Kim Dismukes | Responsible NASA Official: John Ira Petty | Updated: 08/08/2002
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