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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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McLennan, James L.

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James L. McLennan

Preferred Name: Jim
Nickname/Call Sign: Skinny
Date of Birth: March 31, 1935
Highest Military Grade: Select
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Headed West Date: December 27, 2024
Biography
Pilot Information
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Jim McLennan flew the F-100C from 1963-1965 with the 166th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the OHANG.

He graduated from Syracuse University with a Degree in Marketing and Transportatio, and served 30 years in the New York Air National Guard. Jim was Commander of the 138th Fighter Squadron at Hancock Air National Guard Base.

He also was an airline sales representative for 30+ years with KLM and Northwest/Delta airlines and an Honorary Emerald Ambassador to the island of Aruba.

He was a lifelong Syracuse University sports fan and a member of the Skaneateles Country Club.

Units Assigned

  • 1963-1965 166th Tactical Fighter Squadron, OHANG (F-100C)

Awards & Decorations

Honorary Emerald Ambassador to the island of Aruba.

Flight Info

F-100C

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • Marketing Degree, Syracuse University

James Lamson McLennan, USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on December 27, 2024.

James Lamson McLennan, 89, of Skaneateles, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Born in Syracuse, to the late William and Doris McLennan and married for 60 years to the late Robin Lutzy McLennan. Jim graduated from Syracuse University with a Degree in Marketing and Transportation. He served 30 years in the New York Air National Guard and was Commander of the 138th Fighter Squadron at Hancock Air National Guard Base. He also was an airline sales representative for 30+ years with KLM and Northwest/Delta airlines and an Honorary Emerald Ambassador to the island of Aruba. He was a lifelong Syracuse University sports fan and a member of the Skaneateles Country Club.

Jim is survived by his sons Brad (Joni) of Skaneateles and Todd (Julie) of Florida. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Patrick (Elizabeth Rogalia), Elizabeth (Leif) Sve, and Jamie (Jude Renzi) as well as a sister Ruth Schermerhorn of Skaneateles, nieces and nephews and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Smile Train, https://smiletrain.org.
Online condolences for the family may be left at robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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