Ep 3: We Have Cleared the Tower

Portrays the Apollo program's recovery to manned flight after the Apollo 1 tragedy, from the perspective of a fictional documentary team covering the flight of Apollo 7. This flight is commanded by strong-willed Mercury veteran Wally Schirra, who is focused on safety after the death of his colleague Grissom. Pad Leader Guenter Wendt, another zealous guardian of astronaut safety, is featured by the documentary team. Episode 3 links: Apollo 7 Launch Apollo 7 Launch, different angles, higher quality Apollo 7 “Mutiny” via Vintage Space Apollo 7 Splashdown and Recovery Nice Apollo 7 Feature