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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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Derek John Hine

Preferred Name: Derek
Nickname/Call Sign: Limey
Highest Military Grade: Select
Hometown: Cherry Hinton, England
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From 1963-1965 Derek Hine was an RAF exchange fighter pilot flying the F-100 with the 4514th Combat Crew Training Squadron at Luke AFB, AZ. He went on to be an RAF Air Commodore.

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  • 1963-1965 4514th Combat Crew Training Squadron (RAF Exchange), Luke AFB, AZ (F-100)

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Air Commodore Derek “Limey” Hine “Headed West” on Sunday 16th December 2018, at the age of 83. He was an RAF Fighter Pilot,who flew the F-100 with the 514th Combat Crew Training Squadron at Luke AFB, AZ, in the early 1960’s.

Derek was a dedicated fly fisherman, a great husband, and dad. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held at The Parish Church of St Andrew, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, followed by interment in Teversham churchyard.

 

Source: Funeral Notices – Air Commodore Derek John HINE (funeral-notices.co.uk)

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