Vale Neil Armstrong.

[Montague S]

RIP to an icon of aviation and aerospace.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/...87O0B020120825

[Hugh Jarse]

I remember (like it was yesterday)sitting in the assembly hall at primary school on the 21st July 1969. Watching Neil descend the ladder and taking his first step - being beamed live from Honeysuckle Ck. Tracking Station near Canberra.

Neil inspired me (and I'm sure many other young people of that time) to pursue aviation as a career.

Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong......

[Grahame Hutchison]

Sad news indeed. I was doing a Trial HSC exam at the time of the landing, so I missed it live, but was glued to the TV from that point on. The incredible achievement of Neil, Buzz and Michael, conquered that last frontier, space. These guys were really made of the "Right Stuff", and it was truely and instirational journey. I still have the colour section from the newspaper, a tribute printed just after they returned.

Apollo 1 Crew

Neil's Footprint On the Moon

Armstrong and the LEM reflected in Aldrin's visor

The LEM They entrusted their lives to the LEM being able to launch from the moon's surface at rejoin the Command Module piloted by Michael Collins. I nervously watched the lift off live, an incredile event.

Earth Rise The Earth rises above the Moon as the LEM approaches the Command Module.

Recovery in the Paciifc Ocean

25th Anniversary AT The Wite House Neil, Buzz and Michael.

Images from The Los Angeles Times

[Dave Dale]

Although the moon landing was well before my time, he really epitomised what a top bloke should be, especially in the context taking a special place in human advancement! RIP Neil Armstrong.

[Jim M]

Very sad indeed. Farewell to a true legend.

RIP Neil Armstrong

Jim

[Grahame Hutchison]

Aviation Week have a good tribute to Neil Armstrong - Watch the video, Paul's introduction to Neil Armstrong really highlights how much he achieved.

America and the world salute Neil Armstrong, the Apollo 11 astronaut who became the first human being to set foot on the moon and who died Aug. 25, 2012, aged 82. Inspiring millions with his actions, yet shunning the celebratory status which followed the lunar landing in July 1969, Armstrong remained an unassuming and deeply private man to the end.

The landing was one of the most dangerous and momentous phases in the history of exploration. With less than 30 seconds of fuel remaining, Armstrong – aided with altitude callouts from Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin beside him - calmly piloted the Eagle Lunar Module around large boulders to a landing in the football-sized crater to which it had been directed by the vehicle’s auto-tracker system.

..and finally a thought from his family:

"For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink."