Today in History – September 30, 1950 – 1st Congress of the IAF (international Aeronautic Federation) in Paris. (1)

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

Today in History – March 5 – A day of losses for the F-100

By MB Barrett

1966 – Capt. P.V. McCallum with the 416^th TFS out of Tan Son Nhut Air Base ejects over South Vietnam after gunfire hits his F-100. He is recovered and is uninjured.

1969 – Lt. Col C.J. Kertsesz flying with the 27^th TFS out of Phu Cat is forced to eject from his F-100D after receiving a hit from 37/57mm anti-aircraft artillery. He sustains injuries to his feet and is recovered by the US Army.

1970 – Major Robert Page Rosenbach disappears over water 16 km North-Northeast of Tuy Hoa AB following a missed approach. He is KIA. He had been serving with the 308^th TFS.