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3 astronauts honored in Apollo 1 tragedy, 50th anniversary
Col. Z. Walter Jackim, 45th Space Wing vice commander and guest speaker, talks to the audience of 100 about the 3 space pioneers who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 1 tragedy at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Phil Sunkel)