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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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Navone, Robert S.

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Robert Steven Navone

Preferred Name: Robert
Date of Birth: January 24, 1932
Highest Military Grade: Select
Hometown: Napa, CA
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Robert Navone and his family own Navone Vineyard, LLC in Napa, CA (Navone Family Wines), which has been in business for over 40 years, they are a sustainably farmed vineyard that offers Certified Organic wine. Robert is also a principal in Navone Vineyard Management, also in Napa, CA

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  • 1958 470th Tactical Fighter Squadron/506 Tactical Fighter Wing

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