Radio Description of the Apollo 11 launch

Wednesday 16 July 1969
Live report by Derryn Hinch


The launch of Apollo 11 4 min 15 sec / 1.6 MB mp3

Derryn Hinch

Journalist Derryn Hinch at Cape Kennedy gave a live description of the Apollo 11 launch – on Sydney’s Radio 2GB and its Macquarie Broadcasting Service across Australia.

This recording really captures the intense excitement of the launch. (A writer to the Sydney Morning Herald explained, “I listened to the radio description and felt I was there.” See the letter here.)

This 4 minute 15 second recording was included on the Macquarie News LP entitled “The Loneliest Journey”. Cover image

With thanks to Derryn Hinch for his kind permission to share this recording – and for the photo.

The Launch as seen from the Press Stand
The Launch of Apollo 11 – as it looked from the Launch Complex 39A Press Stand.
Courtesy The Apollo Image Gallery. Click image for a larger version.


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