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
Otis Dale Shaw was born in Bostwick, Nebraska and raised in rural Idaho and northeastern Washington. He was commissioned into the United States Air Force from the Washington State University ROTC program in 1951. After completing flight training at Williams AFB, he went on to fly the F-86F, F-84F, and F-100. Before retiring from his 20-year military career in 1972, he was assigned to the faculty of Air Command and Staff College and positions in Defense contracting and procurement.
Dale’s passions included golf, woodworking, building things, and flying. One of his greatest accomplishments was the construction of his own experimental plane, dubbed “Looper”, painted in Order of Daedalians green and gold.
Dale was a proud member of the Order of Daedalians, holding positions as Flight Captain, Assistant Adjunct, Trustee and Secretary of the Daedalian Foundation, National Secretary and Director, and a member of the Board of Directors.
But for all his other interests, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. No plea for help went unanswered, no broken-down car unaided, no hand-sketched furniture design unfulfilled.
