Heritage Flight Museum to open doors to honor their late founder, astronaut Bill Anders

In a Facebook post, the museum said they are devastated by the loss and are grateful to the public for its support during this time. The Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham, Washington, is honoring its founder, Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who passed away in a plane crash near the San Juan Islands. The museum will open its doors to the public to pay respects and display one of the most photographed photographs ever taken. The aircraft hangars will not be open during this time of mourning. No fee will be paid for this service.

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The Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham is opening its doors to the public to honor its founder, Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who passed away in a plane crash near the San Juan Islands on Friday.

In a Facebook post, the museum said they are devastated by the loss and are grateful to the public for its support during this time.

Ander’s nephew Greg said, “It’s strange that my grandfather died and the whole world knows.”

Anyone that would like to show their respects is invited to visit the museum’s Earthrise Gallery, an area of the museum dedicated to one of the most photographs ever taken.

Visitors are asked to reflect quietly while the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The aircraft hangars will not be open.

There will be no fee during this time of mourning.

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