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
“On 5 October 1965 Lt John C. Hauschildt was the pilot of an F-100 #56-3074 on a pre-strike mission. The plane was observed to go in on an ordnance run, made contact with ground, and exploded about 7 miles NW of Tuy Hoa, Vietnam.
The specific cause unknown, but there was enemy ground fire in the area. He was a member of the 481st TFS at time of his death” and had flown over 75 combat missions. (1)
John is buried at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery and is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 02e, Line 107.
Sources: Award/Bio info – HonorStates.org; (1) findagrave.com
