Today in History – April 18, 1955 – Herman “Fish” Salmon ejects from 2nd prototype of Second prototype Lockheed XF-104A Starfighter #53-7787

18 April 1955  – The Second prototype Lockheed XF-104A Starfighter, 53-7787, c/n 083-0002, is lost when the airframe sheds the bottom ejection seat hatch fairing during 20 mm gun firing causing explosive decompression. Test pilot Herman R. “Fish” Salmon ejected as aircraft broke up, injured landing in rough country. [Joe Baugher cites the date of

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Second F-100 Pilot’s Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Claim Approved

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We recently learned that the Veteran’s Administration has approved a second claim for 100% Service connected disability for the latest F-100 Pilot, Gary Parent in 2014.  His Widow has received Widows Indemnity Compensation, and Texas Property Tax exemption for life as a result our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many members of the […]

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Early arrivals for flyers, May – 17, 18 and 19 Tuesday 17 May.………………………. Don Campbell, Ed Haerter, John Stewart Wednesday 18 May.…………………. Bob Gold, Gary Silence Thursday 19 May.…………………….  Richard Graham Friday 20 May.……………………..…..  Bill Lynch, Joe Broker, Roger Root Saturday 21 May.……………………..  Bob Terbet Sunday 22 May.……………………..…. AS REQUIRED Thursday, 19 May—Main guest arrivals. 1730 reception in Hilton Garden

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