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Participant in the 1950s Project Manhigh as one of three men who piloted balloons to the upper reaches of the earth’s atmosphere. Simon’s 32-hour flight, the highest of the three, took him to an altitude of 101,516 feet, or more than 19 miles. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Simons in his gondola, signed and inscribed in black ink “My very best regards Rev. Greenway, David S. Simons.” In very good condition, with light contrast to portions of signature and inscription and a couple of creases along top. RR Auction COA.
