John Paul Stapp
Birthday:
11 July 1910, Bahia, Brazil
John Paul Stapp was born on July 11, 1910 in Bahia, Brazil. He was married to Lillian Lanese. He died on November 13, 1999 in Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA.
[prior to riding the Sonic Wind I for the first time] I assure you, I'm not looking forward to this.
[prior to riding the Sonic Wind I for the first time] I assure you, I'm not looking forward to this.
[on why he volunteered for 29 rocket sled runs] I have the missionary spirit. When asked to do something, I do it. I took my risks for infor...Show more »
[on why he volunteered for 29 rocket sled runs] I have the missionary spirit. When asked to do something, I do it. I took my risks for information that will always be of benefit. Risks like that are worthwhile. Show less «