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. Samuel E. Armistead, Jr., USAF, (Ret.), (85 yrs of age) passed away on Feb. 9, 2023. Gene was predeceased by his parents, Samuel E. and Bunah Mae, his brother, Joseph W., his wife, Anne, and his daughter, Elizabeth. He is survived by his wife, Linda, his sister, Elizabeth M. Armistead,, his daughter, Eleanor (Bill) […]
Samuel E. “Gene” Armistead, Col USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on February 9, 2023. Read More »
John “Jack” Alvin Schmieder, 79, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Ava’s House. Jack was born July 18, 1943 to James and Alice (Johnson) Schmieder in Austin, MN. Jack graduated from Austin High School in 1960. After high school he attended Augustana College and joined the South Dakota Air
John A. Schmieder, LtCol USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on March 4, 2023. Read More »
Lt. Col. Peter Christian Noebel (b.1935 in Tokyo, Japan) passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Sierra Vista, AZ. After a lifetime of service to others as a friend and colleague, he was surrounded by love for his very last flight, this time to heaven. He even flew there himself! He is survived by
Peter C. Noebel, LtCol USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on January 30, 2023. Read More »