The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is an int'l organization promoting air safety, aeronautical advancement, & the professional development of its members.
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“Last Flight” of Col Karol J. “Bo” Bobko, USAF (Ret) (F) 8/17/23 at 85. First class of the USAF Academy in '59, Aerospace Research Pilot School in '66. Astronaut for Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL). Sole to fly 2 initial flights of Space Shuttles. Astronaut Hall of Fame '11.
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In addition to SETP's awards like the Iven C. Kincheloe for test pilot of the year (presented at our Annual Awards Banquet- join us! setp.org/annual-symposium-ba…), we participate in other selections. Congratulations to Julie Clark, recipient of the 2023 NAA Katharine Wright Trophy.
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“Last Flight” of William J. Cox (M) on 2/4/22 at 96. Served in the US Navy as a helicopter pilot during the Korean Conflict. From 1952 to 1965, he was a flight test pilot in the aircraft industry, then worked 20 years with the FAA primarily in research and development.
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Census uncovered “Last Flight” of Bruce L. Watson (M) on 1/21/22 at 82 years old. RCAF Harvards, Chipmunks, T33’s, Sabres, F104’s. USAFTPS '74. Canadair TP for the new Challenger jet. Created his own company in which he qualified pilots for new owners of the Challenger jet.
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The European Section wrapped up 4 days of events with more than 15 presentations. Thank you to Mikael Olsson (M) for acting as both Section Chairman and Symposium Chairman. The best was awarded to Billie Flynn (F) for a presentation on a terrain following radar anomaly.
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“Last Flight” of Col Maurice “Duke” Johnston USAF (Ret) (M) on 2/14/18 at 83. 4 fours in Vietnam, 157 combat missions. He was the 1st Tactical Air Command pilot to fly the F-16. Worked for General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin as a senior manager and director until 2000.
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“Last Flight” of CAPT George Kaseote USN (Ret) (M) on 5/29/22 at 88. Viet Nam War recon pilot. Piper Aircraft & Falcon Jet Corp. After retiring from flying, became an integral member of an elite FAA group writing test piloting manuals that are still used all over the world.
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Our Lifetime Member census discovered these late honors: “Last Flight”, CAPT A.W. Chandler USN (Ret) (M), 1/27/13 at 89. WWII, 1st American jet fighter exchange pilot to the Royal Navy, test pilot at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River. San Diego Gaslamp District developer.
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