Albert Scott Crossfield | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Crossfield in 1953 | |
| Born | October 2, 1921 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 2006 (aged 84) Ludville, Pickens County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | University of Washington (B.S. 1949, M.S. 1950) |
| Space career | |
| USN-NACA-NAR, Test Pilot, Astronaut-Select | |
Previous occupation | Test pilot |
| Selection | 1957 MISS Group |
| Missions | None |
| Retirement | December 6, 1960 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years | c. 1943–46 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
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.[1][2]
- ^ Spencer, George (Summer 2021). "Death Dodger". University of Washington Magazine. (Seattle). p. 38.
- ^ Yee, Daniel (April 21, 2006). "Scott Crossfield, first test pilot to fly past Mach 2, killed". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. p. A4.