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
Glenn Kruggel says “I retired after 33 years, and moved back to my roots in California where I spent the next three years building houses.
I bought a Bellanca Decathlon for aerobatics and started building a Vans RV-4. The RV4 took me 10 years to complete. When that was finished, and with the urging of my wife we moved to Las Vegas NV as fully retired.
I flew the RV4 for 12 years until I hit some power lines chasing motor cycles over the desert. While pretty much damaged, I was able to land at a nearby airport. This was it. !!! I sold the wreck. My wife of 55 years grounded me and I took up playing golf again.”