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Today in History – June 27, 1963 – USAF MGen Bob Rushworth becomes an astronaut in the X-15

Robert Aitken “Bob” Rushworth (October 9, 1924 – March 18, 1993[1]) was an American United States Air Force major general, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War pilot, mechanical and aeronautical engineer, test pilot and Astronaut. He was...

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Fitts, James A., Sr.

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James A. Fitts, Sr.

Preferred Name: Jim
Date of Birth: June 18, 1935
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
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Biography

Jim Fitts flew the F-100 C/F models from 1968-1976 with the 124th Tactical Fighter Squadron, IAANG. After retiring from the USAF, Jim began a career as a Management and Business Development Consultant.

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Units Assigned

  • 1967 100 Missions over North Vietnam in RF-4C
  • 1968-1976 124th Tactical Fighter Squadron, IAANG (F-84, F-100 C/F)
  • Chief Stan/Eval

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Flight Info

F-84
F-100
RF-4C

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • BS/Mathematics & History, University of Nebraska, Omaha

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Fitts, Jim
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