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
Joe was “Commissioned Nov ’67 (OTS). Pilot training at Craig AFB. F-100 training at Luke AFB (4511CCTS), Vietnam tour with 309 TFS. T-38 Instructor, P-Qual branch head, FCF pilot at Columbus AFB, “rated supp” at D-M, T-38IP, Flight commander and SEFE at Holloman AFB (434TFTS).
Separated Dec 1978
Hired by Federal Express (name changed later to FedEx) in April 1979. Flew Flacon Fanjet First Officer, all 3 positions on B-727, and all 3 positions on DC-10 – ending with over 14 years as DC-10 Captain. Retired (by law) at the end of 2004.”