In the mid 1960’s the U.S space program realized that there was a need for a way to train Astronauts to land on the Moon. NASA, with no funds available and time running out, went to industry for help. Bell Aerospace offered to begin the program immediately with company funds. The result was the Lunar Landing Training Vehicle which was a great success. The pilot of the first Moon landing, Neil Armstrong, stated that the moon landing would have been a ‘crash landing’ without his LLTV flight training.
In order to save the history of this Bell Aerospace and Western New Yok success, the Niagara Aerospace Museum has been pursuing the acquisition of a Lunar Lander Simulator.
The Museum’s diligent staff has located a Lunar Lander Simulator that is now surplus and would be a significant addition to the museums collection.
This Simulator is available now, but must be acted on very quickly. Therefore, we have started a fund with a minimum commitment of a $100.00 donation for the purchase of what would be a fantastic attendance draw for the Museum and give the public another reason to be proud of the aviation and space exploration contribution made in Western New York.
Your generosity will help to preserve and educate future generations on one of America’s greatest legacy.
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