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
James Tuck “was a graduate of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., and the Air War College, Maxwell AFB in Alabama. On Nov. 2, 1957, he married Sue Ann Hodges in Norman, Okla. He retired as colonel from the U.S. Air Force in December 1979 after 26 years of service.
He was the recipient of The Silver Star; Distinguished Flying Cross; and the Meritorious Service Medal, flying several combat tours in Vietnam. He retired to Salado in 1980. His buying and selling of antique clocks led to Tucks Tic Toc at Springhouse in Salado. He was a member of the Salado Lions Club, the Salado Masonic Lodge, the Quiet Bird Men and the Order of the Daedalians.”(1)
Source: (1) https://www.dossmanfh.com/obituary/5024372
