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This Day in History – June 10, 1969 – The X-15 gets a place in history

10 June 1969: The U.S. Air Force donated the first North American Aviation X-15, serial number 56-6670, to the Smithsonian Institution for display at the National Air and Space Museum. The first of three X-15A hypersonic research rocketplanes built by North American for the Air Force and the National Advisory Committee (NACA, the predecessor of NASA), 56-6670 made the first glide flight and

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Mamlock, Stanley M.

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Stanley Monroe Mamlock

Preferred Name: Stan
Nickname/Call Sign: Stopcock/Misty 42
Date of Birth: February 4, 1923
Highest Military Grade: 0-6 – Colonel
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Headed West Date: August 7, 2007
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In 1942, [Stan] enlisted in the US Army Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic. Upon completion of mechanics school, Stan became an Aviation Cadet, graduating as a fighter pilot. He went to China as a P-40 “Warhawk” Pursuit pilot and flew with the famed 14th Air Force “FLYING TIGERS”. Stan met his wife, Elizabeth Ann Webb, while stationed at Santa Ana AAFB, California. Stan returned to civilian life to become a civilian instructor pilot, a charter pilot, and finally a personal pilot.

Stan attended University of Puget Sound and was recalled to active duty with the Air Force early in the Korean War. Stan remained on active duty flying fighter aircraft. Between assigments, he completed his college education with a bachelors degree in General Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Stan volunteered for a combat tour during the Vietnam War, and was 4th commander of the F100 “Misty” Squadron while flying a total of 109 combat missions in Vietnam. Upon returning from his Vietnam tour, Stan received orders to Camp Smith in Hawaii. He then attended Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama.

In 1971 Stan retired from active duty as a Colonel with over 28 years’ service.

Stan became an Associate Real Estate Broker for his brother Earl at Mamlock Realty for 10 years. Upon retiring full time, Stan went on to travel, fish, and golf. (1)

Source: (1) Obituary Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 8/10/2007.

Units Assigned

  • 1941 Enlisted Army Air Corps as Aircraft Mechanic
  • Aviation Cadet
  • 14th Air Force “FLYING TIGERS”, “Warhawk” Pursuit pilot, China (P-40)
  • Santa Ana AAFB, CA
  • Recalled to active duty Korean War
  • 1968 4th Commander, “Misty” Squadron, Vietnam (F-100 – 109 combat missions)
  • Camp Smith, Hawaii
  • Air War College, Montgomery, AL
  • 1971 Retired USAF with over 28 years’ service

Awards & Decorations

Silver Star
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Meritorious Service Award
Meritorious Service Award
Bronze Star
Bronze Star
Air Medal
Air Medal (8)
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal (2)
AF Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Chinese Flying Tiger Pilot Badge
Chinese Pilot Badge
Campaign and Theater Awards

Flight Info

P-40
F-100

Military & Civilian Education

Military Education:

  • Aviation Cadet
  • Air War College, Montgomery, AL

Civilian Education:

  • 1941 Stadium High School
  • University of Puget Sound
  • BA/General Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Stanley M. Mamlock, Col USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on August 7, 2007.

Stanley M. Mamlock Colonel (Retired) USAF. Stan, the second son of Henry M. Mamlock and Gertrude (Zelinsky), Mamlock, was born in Tacoma, Washington on 4 February 1923, and passed away on 7 August 2007.

Stan graduated from Stadium High School in 1941. In 1942, he enlisted in the US Army Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic. Upon completion of mechanics school, Stan became an Aviation Cadet, graduating as a fighter pilot. He went to China as a P-40 “Warhawk” Pursuit pilot and flew with the famed 14th Air Force “FLYING TIGERS”. Stan met his wife, Elizabeth Ann Webb, while stationed at Santa Ana AAFB, California. Stan returned to civilian life to become a civilian instructor pilot, a charter pilot, and finally a personal pilot. Stan attended University of Puget Sound and was recalled to active duty with the Air Force early in the Korean War. Stan remained on active duty flying fighter aircraft. Between assignments, he completed his college education with a bachelors degree in General Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Stan volunteered for a combat tour during the Vietnam War, and was 4th commander of the F100 “Misty” Squadron while flying a total of 109 combat missions in Vietnam. Upon returning from his Vietnam tour, Stan received orders to Camp Smith in Hawaii. He then attended Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama. In 1971 Stan retired from active duty as a Colonel with over 28 years’ service. His awards include: the Silver Star, 2 Distinquished Flying Crosses, Meritorious Service Award, the Bronze Star, 8 Air Medals, 2 Air Force Commendation Awards, Good Conduct Medal, Chinese Pilot Badge, Campaign and Theater Ribbons.

Stan became an Associate Real Estate Broker for his brother Earl at Mamlock Realty for 10 years. Upon retiring full time, Stan went on to travel, fish, and golf. Stan is survived by daughter Nancy Lavey of Montgomery, Alabama, son Scott (Teresa) Mamlock of Puyallup, sister Virginia (Leonard) Glaser of Vancouver, Washington, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services, with full military honors, [was] held at Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Washington on Sunday, August 12, 2007…

Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 8/10/2007.

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