Man Claims He Watched Apollo 17 Launch With Armstrong
Dermot Gethings, 16, said he was selected to watch Apollo 17 launch with Neil Armstrong. The claim is being investigated by the court.
Why it matters
The court is examining whether Gethings' account of being chosen to watch the launch is accurate.
claim under review
the court is assessing the validity of Gethings' assertion about his involvement in the Apollo 17 mission.
no official confirmation
no public records confirm Gethings was selected to witness the launch alongside Armstrong.
Common questions
was the claim verified?
the court is currently reviewing the claim but has not confirmed its accuracy.
how old was the man at the time?
he was 16 years old when he allegedly watched the launch.
Sources
- 'I watched Apollo 17 launch with Neil Armstrong' BBC England · bbc.co.uk
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