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Frank Tumbelty at his home in Kalispell wearing his Army uniform. (Mackenzie Reiss/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kalispell mathematician tested parts for Apollo 11 flight
July 14, 2019 4 a.m.

Kalispell mathematician tested parts for Apollo 11 flight

Fifty years ago, as the Apollo 11 lunar module prepared for its return journey from the moon, Frank Tumblety turned his ear to the radio.