30 September 1950 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was founded in 1951, when scientists from the field of space research gathered in an attempt to ensure a constant dialogue between the space nations, regardless of political turmoil. In its early years, the Federation and its annual International Astronautical Congresses – better known as the
Bob McClinton was born December 9, 1936, in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He attended Kilgore Jr. College where he played trumpet in the marching band. After graduation, Bob began studies at East Texas State College. He graduated as a Distinguished Military ROTC Graduate.
Entering the U.S. Air Force in 1960 and stationed out of Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM, Bob flew the F-100 during the Vietnam conflict. After returning from multiple tours he met his future wife, Sandi, in Los Angeles in 1967, and they married in 1968.
He returned to Cannon AFB after his time in Vietnam and flew the F-111. His TDY took his family to Ramstein AFB, Germany in 1974 for 4 years and he then returned to Cannon AFB for another 2 years. Bob hung up his wings after 20 years of service.
Relocating to Texas in 1980, Bob worked for General Dynamics/Lockheed for another 20 years. He and Sandi raised their children in Arlington, TX. Retirement brought Bob and Sandi to Pecan Plantation, Granbury, TX in 1998. If you spent time with him since then it was most likely on the golf course or at the clubhouse talking about playing golf.
