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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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Mayton, Ralph C., Jr.

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Ralph C. Mayton, Jr.

Preferred Name: Jim
Date of Birth: March 20, 1932
Highest Military Grade: 0-4 – Major
Hometown: Prince Georges, VA
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After 20 years, 8 months and 8 days, Jim Mayton retired from the USAF. He then worked as a Carpenter’s Helper while building his own house. He was also a Lab Technician, State Highway Inspector, Aircraft Flight Scheduler/Dispatcher, USA Quartermaster Center Fort Lee VA, Aircraft Flight Safety Officer, and Assistant Operations Officer until his unit closed in 1988, whereby he moved to Safety Office on Main Post.

Jim was responsible for Range and Radiation safety., he wrote the Hazard Communication Program and was responsible for Safety for the Army Reserve Centers in Southwest Virginia.

Units Assigned

  • 8/1952-8/1953 Pilot Training 53 Fox
  • 10/1953-2/1954 Combat Crew Training, Del Rio TX (T-33)/Luke AFB, AZ (F-84)
  • 2/1954-12/1955 Gunnery Instructor, Del Rio AFB, TX (T-33)
  • 12/1955-10/1956, Basic Flight Instructor, Del Rio AFB, TX
  • 10/1956-6/1957 Wing Aircraft Accident Investigator, Del Rio AFB, TX
  • 8/1957-6/1958 6000 Operations Squadron, Johnson AB, Japan (T-33, F-86 F)
  • 6/1958-12/1959 26th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron/509th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Clark AB, Philippines (F-86 D, T-33)
  • 1/1960-3/1960, GCI School, Tyndall AFB FL
  • 3/1960-1/1962 688th AC&W Squadron, Weapons Controller, Amarillo, TX
  • 2/1962-2/1963 Weapons Controller/OPS Officer, Fort Yukon, AK
  • 2/1963-7/1963 962nd AEW&C Squadron, Weapons Controller, Otis AFB, MA (C-121)
  • 7/1963-12/1967 60th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (F-101 B/C/D/F, T-33)
  • 1/1968-6/1968 F-100 Combat Crew Training, Luke AFB AZ (F-100)
  • 7/1968-7/1969 2306th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam (F-100)
  • 8/1969-8/1972 Det 4 AFCMC, Flight Test Pilot, Greenville SC; Civilian IRAN; Flew all models of F/RF 101 (2 Aircraft ejections)

Awards & Decorations

Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal
Air Medal with 9 Oak Leaf Clusters
Meritorious Service Award
Meritorious Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
RVN Gallantry Cross With Palm
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Campaign Award
Barry Goldwater Top Gun Award

Flight Info

T-33
F-84
F-86 F
C-121
F-100
F-101 B/C/D/F
RF-101
UH-1
OH-58

Flight Hours: 5259 Total
280 Combat Hours, 180 Missions, 350 hours Army Helicopter

Wall of Honor Location: Foil: 8 Panel: 3 Column: 2 Line: 30

Military & Civilian Education

Military Education:

  • 1953 Pilot Training
  • 1960 GCI School

Civilian Education:

  • BA, Chapman College, CA
  • Some Grad work

Mayton_Ralph_Jim service era photo
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