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The Thomas P. Stafford Statue is located outside the Stafford Air & Space Museum at the Thomas P. Stafford Airport in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It honors Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford, a Weatherford native, renowned test pilot, and astronaut who played a pivotal role in the U.S. space program. The life-size statue depicts Stafford in his astronaut suit, symbolizing his contributions to aviation and space exploration.

Originally, the statue was placed in Heritage Park across from City Hall in Weatherford but was relocated to its current position in front of the museum, near Jim Cobb Road by the Stafford Airport. This move aligned it with the museum’s focus on Stafford’s legacy, which includes four historic space missions: Gemini 6, Gemini 9, Apollo 10, and Apollo-Soyuz. Notably, Stafford commanded Apollo 10, the dress rehearsal for the 1969 moon landing, and was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Apollo-Soyuz mission, fostering U.S.-Soviet collaboration.

The statue serves as an iconic tribute, complementing the museum’s outdoor displays, such as the Lockheed F-104 “Starfighter” pointing skyward. It stands as an inspiration, reflecting Stafford’s journey from a small-town Oklahoman to one of only 24 people to travel to the Moon, encouraging visitors, especially children, to pursue their dreams. The statue’s prominence is enhanced by its setting near the Smithsonian-affiliated museum, which houses 63,000 square feet of aerospace artifacts, including Stafford’s Apollo 10 spacesuit and the actual Gemini 6A spacecraft.

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