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 somet...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 «