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
23 October 1968 – In October of 1968 1Lt R.E. Bryan was serving with the 612TFS out of Phu Cat AB, Vietnam. On a strafing mission over SVN, his aircraft F-100D #552921 was hit by Light aimed 50cal AAA. He ejected and was rescued by a USN ship.
22 October 1955 – “At Edwards Air Force Base, in the high desert of southern California, Republic Aviation Corporation test pilot Russell M. (“Rusty”) Roth took the first of two prototype YF-105A-1-REs, serial number 54-098, for its first flight. Though equipped with an under-powered Pratt & Whitney J57-P-25 interim engine, the new airplane was able to reach Mach 1.2
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21 October 1967 – “At the Air Force Academy, Clarence J. Hemmel was known as “Boo Boo.” He was well-liked and expected to have a fine Air Force career following his 1963 graduation. After training on the F100 Super Sabre fighter/bomber, Hemmel was sent to Vietnam. There, on October 21, 1967, his plane was hit