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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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Norman Neal

Preferred Name: Norman
Nickname/Call Sign: Stormin’ Norman
Date of Birth: December 20, 1932
Highest Military Grade: Select
Hometown: Winchester, OR
Headed West Date: October 15, 2020
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Stormin’ Norman Neal flew the F-100 with the  510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, out of Clark AB, in the Phillippines, and with the 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron out of Cannon AFB in New Mexico.

After serving in the USAF, Norman went into insurance sales for a variety of companies in the Twin Cities.

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  • 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Clark AB, Philippines (F-100)
  • 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM

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Civilian Education:

  • The University of Minnesota

Norman Neal “Headed West” on October 15, 2020

Norman Neal’s daughter Jeanne informed us that he passed away October 15, 2020, at age 87. Formerly of Bloomington, MN, Norman was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Jean (Odle).

He is survived by his children, Nancy, David (Darcy), Steven (Theresa), and Jeanne (Chris) Hugo; 11 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. Norm was a graduate of the University of Minnesota where he was a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps. This prepared him for a distinguished career as a United States Air Force fighter pilot.

Stormin’ Norman Neal flew the F-100 with the  510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, out of Clark AB, in the Phillippines, and with the 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron out of Cannon AFB in New Mexico.

After his flying career, he transitioned to insurance sales for a variety of companies in the Twin Cities. A private family service is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior

Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate www. Washburn-McReavy.com Dawn Valley Chapel 952-941-7686

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