Message posted by BobR on March 13, 2010 at 13:37:51 PST:
Do you have the link to the article or obituary for his death? He is not a well known name such as Yeager but certainly racked up a lot of incredible accomplishments and has many medals. The first man to fly Mach 4, Mach 5 & Mach 6 Medals:
Any idea where he died or will be buried?
The first to fly above 200,000'
The first above 300,000'
The first to exceed 3,000 mph
The first to fly a winged vehicle into space
WWII fighter pilot and POW
Awarded the Air Force Cross in Viet Nam - the USAF's second highest honor
Air Force Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (4)
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (5)
Air Medal (17)
In Reply to: OT - X-15 pilot passes away posted by Peter Merlin on March 13, 2010 at 12:46:59 PST:
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