Wally Funk - Leah’s 1 Cool Aviation Gal

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Wally Funk - Leah’s 1 Cool Aviation Gal

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Aug 21, 2023

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Leah's super excited to tell you about one of her favorite Mercury 13 gals who also is the oldest woman to go to space! It's the delightful, Wally Funk!

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Aug 21, 2023

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Wally Funk - Leah’s 1 Cool Aviation Gal

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