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
March 27, 1966 – Major Clyde Seiler was flying F-100C (#541897) with Colorado’s 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron when he was shot down by enemy ground fire while conducting a strafing mission in support of American forces. He died in the crash, becoming the first of two pilots from the squadron killed in action during its […]
March 18, 1968 – Lt. Col. Howard Keith Williams (then Captain) serving with the 7th Air Force, 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron was on a mission over Quang Binh Province. He was “Misty 43” flying F-100D (#563784). His aircraft crashed over land and he was reported MIA. Howie as he was known,
17 March 1947: The prototype of the United States’ first jet-powered bomber, the North American Aviation XB-45 Tornado, 45-59479, made a one-hour first flight at Muroc Army Air Field (later known as Edwards Air Force Base) with company test pilot George William Krebs at the controls. The photograph shows the XB-45 parked on Muroc Dry
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