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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Albert_Scott_CrossfieldAlbert Scott Crossfield - Wikipedia

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   Albert Scott Crossfield (October 2, 1921 – April 19, 2006) 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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3. navylog.navymemorial.org › crossfield-albertCROSSFIELD-ALBERT | The United States Navy Memorial

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   Albert Scott Crossfield was a naval aviator and NASA test pilot who flew the X-15 and the D-558-2 Skyrocket, reaching supersonic speeds. He also played a role in the Space Shuttle program and the Challenger investigation until his death in a plane crash in 2006.

4. magazine.washington.edu › feature › the-death-dodgerThe death dodger: Pilot Scott Crossfield was never afraid to ...

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Scott Crossfield, the first man to fly twice the speed of sound and the X-15 spaceplane. Read how he overcame childhood illness, risked his life in flight testing, and volunteered to fly the 1903 Flyer replica.

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   Where did Scott Crossfield grow up?

   • Born October 2, 1921, in Berkeley, California, Scott Crossfield grew up in southern California and rural southwest Washington, a son of Albert Scott Crossfield, Sr. (May 13, 1887 – October 21, 1954) and his first wife Maria Lucia Dwyer (March 8, 1892 – March 23, 1960).

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   What happened to John Crossfield?

   • "The astronaut corps and all of NASA are deeply saddenedby his death, but his legacy will be with us through the centuries." Crossfield, 84, made aeronautical history in 1953 when hereached a speed of more than 1,320 mph, or Mach 2, in a Douglas D-558-IISkyrocket research aircraft.

   Former Test Pilot Scott Crossfield Killed in Plane Crash | Space

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   Who was Albert Scott Crossfield?

   • Albert Scott Crossfield (October 2, 1921 – April 19, 2006) 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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   When did Scott Crossfield die?

   • Cable News Network. April 20, 2006. ^ "NTSB Releases Final Report on Accident that Killed Famed Aviator Scott Crossfield – September 27, 2007 – accessed 2 Mar 2012". Archived from the original on 1 March 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2020. ^ "NTSB report CHI06MA115 accessed 2 Mar 2012". Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2020.

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6. nationalaviation.org › albert-scott-crossfieldAlbert Scott Crossfield | National Aviation Hall of Fame

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   Apr 19, 2006 · Learn about the life and achievements of Albert Scott Crossfield, a test pilot and record setter who flew the X-1, X-4, X-5, and X-15 aircraft. He was also involved in the development of space and missile systems, space suits, and airspace safety.

7. www.space.com › 2326-test-pilot-scott-crossfieldFormer Test Pilot Scott Crossfield Killed in Plane Crash

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   Apr 20, 2006 · The first man to fly twice the speed of sound, ScottCrossfield was found dead today inside the wreckage of a single-engine plane hehad been flying on Wednesday morning from Alabama to Virginia,...

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9. www.historynet.com › x-plane-pilot-scottX-Plane Pilot Scott Crossfield: First to Reach Mach 2

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   Jun 11, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Scott Crossfield, the test pilot who flew the first supersonic aircraft and the X-15 rocketplane. Read about his childhood, military service, NACA career and tragic death in a Cessna.

10. www.astronautix.com › c › crossfieldCrossfield, Albert Scott - astronautix.com

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    Aug 10, 2016 · Crossfield, Albert Scott. Credit: www.spacefacts.de. American test pilot, 1950-1960. First man to reach Mach 2; first Hispanic test pilot. Status: Deceased; Active 1958-1960. Born: 1921-10-02. Died: 2006-04-19. Birth Place: Berkeley, California. Scott Crossfield began engineering studies at the University of Washington in 1940.