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Albert Scott Crossfield

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United States Navy officer (1921-2006)

United StatesLived 1921 to 2006 · aged 84
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Albert Scott Crossfield was an American naval officer and test pilot. In 1953, he became the first pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound. Crossfield was the first of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the United States Air Force and NASA.

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Crossfield in the cockpit of a Douglas D-558-II Skyrocketin November 1953Crossfield in the cockpit of a Douglas D-558-II Skyrocketin November 1953Crossfield in X-15 suitCrossfield in X-15 suitCrossfield at the launch of Space Ship One in October 2004Crossfield at the launch of Space Ship One in October 2004

Awards 3

1988International Space Hall of Fame
1983National Aviation Hall of Fame
Harmon Trophy

Connected to Albert 6

Jeana YeagerAlso won Harmon TrophyHerb KelleherAlso won National Aviation Hall of FameEugen SängerAlso won International Space Hall of FameCharles Stark DraperAlso won National Aviation Hall of FameLaura IngallsAlso won Harmon TrophyDirk BrouwerAlso won International Space Hall of Fame

About this person

Albert Scott Crossfield was an American naval officer and test pilot. In 1953, he became the first pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound. Crossfield was the first of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the United States Air Force and NASA. He is the subject of a biography called "Always Another Dawn."

Country
United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2006 · aged 84
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13 languages

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