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

Tunis W. Parsons, III “Headed West” on June 17, 2018.

By MB Barrett

Tunis Parsons “Headed West” on June 17, 2018, in Tucson of natural causes, at age 87. He was a traditional Guardsman with the 162d TFG, Tucson ANG. An early member of the unit, he flew the F-86, F-102, F-100A, and F-100D.

He was a University of Arizona graduate and in his professional life was a partner in a respected accounting firm. He was also a member of the “Friday Pilots,” retired Tucson military pilots who meet for lunch every Friday at a Tucson resort – information provided by Shep.