Astronaut Frank Borman visited DSS-41 at Island Lagoon during his Australian tour in March 1966.

He and fellow astronaut Wally Schirra arrived in Perth on 7th March, and Wally flew to Carnarvon to visit the MSFN station. (Frank stayed in Perth, suffering from a head cold.)

They flew to Adelaide on their way to Melbourne and Sydney. Presumably Borman took a side-trip to Woomera from Adelaide.

DSS-41’s Harry Hakkennes shares these photos.

 

Frank Borman chats with staff at DSS-41, March 1966. Photo by Harry Hakkennes. Enhancement: Colin Mackellar.

Frank Borman chats with staff at DSS-41, March 1966. The person on the right may be John Carter. Photo by Harry Hakkennes. Enhancement: Colin Mackellar.