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Rockwell News - May 28, 1981
Astronauts return to Columbia birthplace and hearty welcome from Rockwell employees and families, May 13, 14 at Downey and Palmdale. The STS-1 crew of John Young, left center, and Bob Crippen, center right, returned to thank the many people who built the spacecraft for their dedication and effort, and to praise its high performance during the tremendous first flight. After landing on the helicopter pad, decorated with a full color, 40-ft replica of their crew patch, Young and Crippen were taken through the crowd and an unending flurry of confetti where they were greeted by thousands of enthusiastic well-wishers.


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