| Full Name: | James Alton McDivitt, Jr. |
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| Birthdate: | June 10, 1929 - Chicago, Illinois |
| Death: | October 13, 2022 - Tucson, Arizona |
| Education: | Bachelor of Science in aeronautical engineering - University of Michigan |
| Military Service: | Brigadier General, United States Air Force |
| Selection: | NASA Group 2 (1962) |
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| Gemini IV | Apollo 9 |
| - | CSM Gumdrop LM Spider |
| June 3-7, 1965 | March 3-13, 1969 |
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| During the Korean War, James McDivitt flew 145 combat missions in F-80 Shooting Star and F-86 Sabre fighter jets. |
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| James McDivitt during the Gemini IV mission | James McDivitt suits up in preparation for the Apollo 9 mission | James McDivitt during the Apollo 9 mission |
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| Click to Return to Mercury - ASTP Astronauts |