"Lord, take care of me now...." Aug. 16, 1960.
Joe Kittinger jumps from Excelsior III at 102,800 ft. USAF Photo.
Joe landed in a heap, but got up and greeted his crew, saying, "I am very glad to be back with you all!" His right hand was swollen to twice its normal size, but he recovered. Joe Kittinger walked away from Excelsior III with 3 world records-highest open-gondola balloon ride, longest freefall, & longest parachute descent. In Oct. 1960, President Eisenhower awarded Joe the Harmon Trophy for outstanding achievements in aeronautics. USAF Photo.
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