RIP Wally Funk

[melax]

Historic aviator Wally Funk, the oldest person to travel to space, dies at the age of 87

Wally Funk has died at 87. She made history with a Blue Origin spaceflight in 2021 and spent decades breaking barriers in aviation.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com

 

[Roger Roger]

Anybody else a NIFA alum? I think @adler?

 

[Hiboglossi]

Anybody else a NIFA alum? I think @adler?

I am and I recall @JustinS saying he is as well. I remember briefly meeting Wally at the 2011 nationals.

 

[Hammertime]

I met her multiple times at NIFA competitions. She was amazing.