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
Wilburne “Wells” Jackson, “Headed West” on September 14, 2023. Well’s wife Bridget Waluch told us “Wells was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on 06 April 2023, he passed away five months later on 14 September 2023. Wells read every single word of every issue of The Intake. Wells was grateful for you, Jim and The Intake […]
Wilburne “Wells” Turner, “Headed West” on September 14, 2023. Read More »
James “Ron” Nuss, dear husband, father and grandfather, passed away of covid and other complications on February 16, 2023, age 89. Ron was born on January 29, 1934 to Naomi and Charles Nuss in Lehman, PA. Ron graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1955. Being. in ROTC in college, he joined the Air Force
James “Ron” Nuss, Capt USAF, “Headed West” on February 16, 2023. Read More »
James Edward “Jim” Lapine, 87, retired United States Air Force Pilot and Cessna Demonstrator Pilot, died Sunday, June 11, 2023. A Funeral Mass [was held on] Monday, June 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, James I. and Claire Lapine and his three older brothers. Survived by his
James E. Lapine, LtCol USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on June 11, 2023. Read More »