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
Col. Jim A Nugent “Misty 101” had a distinguished 30-year career in the US Air Force, followed by a number of years supporting the armed forces as a defense contractor. Jim Nugent retired from the USAF in 1990 as a colonel; worked for E-Systems, Raytheon, and L-3 Communications as Operations Director; and retired again in 2007.
From July 1968 – Aug 1968 Jim was stationed at Myrtle Beach AFB, SC (attached to National Guard F-100 unit). From September of 1968 to September 1969, he served with the 612th TFS at Phu Cat, Tuy Hoa, and Phan Rang Air Bases in Vietnam. From March 1969 to Jun 1969 he was assigned as Misty 101.
