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Capt. W. A. Robertson established new American altitude record of 17,230 feet over North Island Flying School, San Diego, Calif.

Lincoln Ellsworth, American explorer, flew across the North Pole in the dirigible Norge, commanded by Roald Amundsen.

World's largest high-speed wind tunnel (8-foot throat) placed in operation at Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, under Russell G. Robinson.

Last flight of Bell X-1 X-1 (No. 1) rocket research airplane, for RICO motion picture "Test Pilot," which was turned over to the National Air Museum at the Smithsonian on August 28th.

First Bell X-2 exploded during a captive flight killing Jean Ziegler, Bell test pilot, over Lake Ontario near Buffalo, N.Y.

NASA announced training program for seven Project Mercury astronauts to provide them with technical knowledge and skills required to pilot the Nation's manned orbital capsule. University of Minnesota scientist under ONR contract launched unmanned balloon to 100,000 feet, where first positive measurement of intense solar protons associated with a solar flare was made. USAF Thor launched ...

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... U.S. development in aeronautics, noting U.S. was far hind in aircraft development in 1915, when NACA was formed: "The wisdom of its NACA's establishment was am­ply demonstrated ... 10 May 11 1963 11 May 12 1963 12 May 13 1963 13 May 14 1963 14 May 15 1963 15 May 16 1963 16 May 17 1963 17 May 18 1963 18 May 19 1963 19 May 20 1963 20 May 21 1963 21 May 22 ...

... . He had begun career at 16 as auto mechanic, taught himself to fly, and in 1915 established aircraft manufacturing firm with brother Malcolm. In 1926 he formed partnership with John K ... 10 May 11 1969 11 May 12 1969 12 May 13 1969 13 May 14 1969 14 May 15 1969 15 May 16 1969 16 May 17 1969 17 May 18 1969 18 May 19 1969 19 May 20 1969 20 May 21 1969 21 May 22 ...

... Minister Alain Peyrefitte. Pioneer naval aviator, Vice Admiral Patrick N. L. Bellinger, died. In 1915, Bellinger became the second American flier to be launched by catapult, established flying boat ... May 11 1962 11 May 12 1962 12 May 13 1962 13 May 14 1962 14 May 15 1962 15 May 16 1962 16 May 17 1962 17 May 18 1962 18 May 19 1962 19 May 20 1962 20 May ...

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