Today in History – April 5, 1962 – 1962 Neil Armstrong takes X-15 to 54,600m

Neil Armstrong and the X-15 by Bob van der Linden, Posted on Tue, July 23, 2019, Aeronautics Department, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum “Released from duty in mid-1952, Armstrong returned to Purdue where he earned his degree in aeronautical engineering in 1955. His love of flight and engineering drew him to the National Advisory

Closson, George

George N. Closson

Preferred Name: George

Nickname/Call Sign: Shark 21

Date of Birth: April 30, 1945

Highest Military Grade: Select

Hometown: Berlin, CT

George Closson flew the F-100 from 1971-1980 with the 118th Tactical Fighter Squadron/103rd Tactical Fighter Wing. He has been the President of SOC Construction since 1989.

Units Assigned

1971-1980 118th Tactical Fighter Squadron/103rd Tactical Fighter Wing (F-100)

Awards & Decorations

Flight Info

F-100
A-10

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

1965-1969 BS/Business Administration, University of Hartford