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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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Kunzman, James D.

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James D. Kunzman

Preferred Name: Jim
Date of Birth: August 2, 1945
Highest Military Grade: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Biography
Pilot Information

Jim Kunzman flew the F-100 from 1970-1973 with the 492nd Tactical Fighter Squadron/48th Tactical Fighter Wing. After serving in the USAF, Jim worked in Information Technology field (since 1988) as a C and C++ programmer and as manager and director of software development in both small and large companies.

Units Assigned

  • 1970-1973 492nd Tactical Fighter Squadron/48th Tactical Fighter Wing (F-100)

Awards & Decorations

Flight Info

F-100
F-4
F-16
Flight Hours: 3600

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • 1986-1988 MIS, Golden Gate University
  • 1977-1980 MBA, Aviation Management, Embry-Riddle University

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