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50th Anniversary of space flight featured Corvette

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Laura Shepard Churchkey, daughter of Alan Shepard, the first American to travel into outer space, leads the parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of Shepard's historic flight Saturday, May 7, 2011 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Alan Shepard brought along his 1957 Corvette when he reported for Space Program training in April 1959. He would own at least 10 Corvettes in his lifetime. His enthusiasm for sports cars was shared by several of the other young men who would train with him to become America’s first astronauts. 

Astronaut Sam Durrance autographed the engine block of '06 Corvette owner Jack Legere, of Titusville, Fla., after the parade commemorating the historic flight of Alan Shepard - the first American to travel into outer space exactly 50 years ago - Saturday, May 7, 2011 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. 

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Astronaut Sam Durrance autographs the engine block of '06 Corvette owner Jack Legere, of Titusville, Fla., after a parade commemorating the historic flight of A

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Astronaut Alan Shepards historic ride into space was commemorated by a parade in Cocoa Beach. His daughter rode in a Corvette similar to the one of many Alan Shepard owned.
Astronaut Alan Shepards historic ride into space was commemorated by a parade in Cocoa Beach. His daughter rode in a Corvette similar to the one of many Alan Shepard owned.
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(Photo by Phelan Ebenhack for Chevrolet)

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Mark Leevan lives within a few short miles, a few short seconds if driving a Corvette, of the only place in the world Corvettes are made. His love for Corvettes started in 1958, a car he still pines over. Follow Mark on Twitter: @markleevan or email: MarkLeevan@gmail.com.

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