Guenter Wendt Explains the early days at Pad 5

Guenter Wendt explains working at the launch pads. From the book "The Unbroken Chain". ©2001 Apogee Books

[@SiegDesGlaubens]

Guenter was a no compromises, total pro at his job, and who had a great sense of humour.

[@johncronin9540]

I highly recommend his book, “The Unbroken Chain.” I have a copy, and recently ordered a copy for my brother. It’s a very good read.

[@Taketheshot56]

All the astronauts loved Guenter. He would strap them in do one last check shake their hands and seal the hatch he was the last person they talked to before blasting off and was their last like of defence. A job he did remarkably

[@Arminixnix]

R.I.P. We will miss you!

[@bigdrew565]

I'll sum up Geunter Wendt with this anecdote. When Gemini was over and Apollo was starting, the Astronauts demanded that North American aviation hire him as the pad leader from McDonnell Douglas. That pretty much sums up how good he was, and how much trust they had for him.

[@johncronin9540]

I think that NASA also insisted on having Guenter Wendt after the Apollo 1 fire. I can understand why the astronauts would want him.

[@tedchips8671]

Jim, you're all set!

[@alexandramaria5025]

He was married to my grandmothers cousin :)

[@fredobeliskobelisk5871]

May he soar where he sent his clients.

[@JustMe00257]

Mr Wendt certainly is one of the most iconic and well liked characters of the glory days of space exploration. I wish his book was reprinted, there's obviously significant demand for it judging by the sky high price it has reached on the second hand market...

[@neveniusvondubowatz7705]

Kaiser of the launch pad.

[@dialot]

I love his strong german accent

[@AppalachianCryptidDoge]

know ve know vhere he vent, guenter is in ze blok haus

[@shepcon7892]

With all due love and respect...does anyone know where Günter Wendt?

[@AdmiralThomasBenson]

lol genau DAS wollte ich gerade schreiben und überhaupt, was machst DU hier ?? DAS ist ja der hammer hehe...