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
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.
