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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

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Olin, Gary S.

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Gary S. Olin

Preferred Name: Gary
Nickname/Call Sign: Oly
Date of Birth: August 26, 1942
Highest Military Grade: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
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Gary flew the F-106 and B-1 as contractor pilot after retiring from the USAF.

He and his wife Patty live in Apple Valley, CA.

Units Assigned

  • 1960-1964 USAFA Cadet
  • 1964-1965 Pilot Training, Webb AFB, TX (T-37, T-38)
  • 1965-196th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan (F-100)
  • 1967 CCTS, Nellis AFB, NV (F-105)
  • 1967-1968 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand (F-105 – 100 Missions)
  • 1968-1970 7th TActical Fighter Squadron, RAF Woodbridge, UK (F-100)
  • 1970-1972 79th & 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron, RAF Wethersfield UK (F-100, F-111)
  • 1972-1973 MBA, Florida State University
  • 1974 Staff Puke, Takhli and NKP RTAFB, Thailand
  • 1975-1978 HQ USAF, XOXFM Pentagon, DC (T-39)
  • 1979-`985 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, George AFB, CA (F-4G)

Awards & Decorations

Silver Star
Silver Star (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (6)
Meritorious Service Award
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Air Medal (12)

Flight Info

T-37
T-38
F-100
F-105
F-111
T-39
F-4G

Military & Civilian Education

Military Education:

  • SOS (correspondence)
  • C&S (correspondence)
  • War College (correspondence)

Civilian Education:

  • 1973 MBA, Florida Stated University

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