Today in History – September 30, 1950 – 1st Congress of the IAF (international Aeronautic Federation) in Paris. (1)

30 September 1950 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was founded in 1951, when scientists from the field of space research gathered in an attempt to ensure a constant dialogue between the space nations, regardless of political turmoil. In its early years, the Federation and its annual International Astronautical Congresses – better known as the

Dale L. Hartman Headed West

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SSS member Dale Hartman headed west January 20, 2016. Dale was born April 2, 1935, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was the youngest of four children born to Frank and Lulu Hartman of Chillicothe, Iowa. Dale graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1953 and attended Iowa State University on a track scholarship. He then attended Officer Training School as a USAF Cadet. Dale spent his career working at Des Moines Flying Service, Eagle Iron Works, and Ryko Manufacturing while serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Iowa Air National Guard for 30 years.