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    Mercury Astronauts Mural Removed for Conservation Prior to Pax River O-Club Demolition

    Mercury Astronauts Mural Removed for Conservation Prior to Pax River O-Club Demolition

    PATUXENT RIVER, MD, UNITED STATES

    10.26.2017

    Photo by Donna M Cipolloni 

    Naval Air Station Patuxent River

    PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland (Oct. 26, 2017) - Conservators pause during the process of removing the large mural “Naval Aviation in Space” from the wall of the former Officers Club at NAS Patuxent River prior to the building’s demolition. Dedicated in 1986, the mural was painted by artist George McWilliams while he was still employed at Pax River as a draftsman/illustrator. The 12-by-20 mural features astronauts Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, Scott Carpenter and John Glenn and will be placed in storage at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum prior to undergoing further conservation efforts.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 10.26.2017
    Date Posted: 01.17.2018 13:57
    Photo ID: 4079762
    VIRIN: 171026-N-OH551-275
    Resolution: 911x659
    Size: 95.63 KB
    Location: PATUXENT RIVER, MD, US

    Web Views: 49
    Downloads: 4

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