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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. [1] [2]
Death dodger. Taking risks was second nature for Albert Scott Crossfield. That’s how he became the first man to fly at twice the speed of sound and laid the groundwork to go into space. By George Spencer | June 2021 issue.
Apr 19, 2006 · Albert Scott Crossfield Joined Navy Air Group 51 as its Engineering Officer. The group was training with the Hellcat fighters in preparation for the invasion of Japan.
Apr 19, 2006 · Albert Scott Crossfield was born October 2, 1921, in Berkeley, California, and grew up in California and Washington. During 1943 he enlisted in the Navy and following flight training near Seattle and in Corpus Christi, he was commissioned as an ensign and designated a Naval Aviator.
Sep 17, 2014 · A few days before the 50th anniversary of that epochal feat, Albert Scott Crossfield piloted the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket to Mach 2.005 (2,076 km/h). Crossfield was one of USA’s top test pilots—part of the celebrated team that later took the legendary X-15 to record altitudes and speeds.
Born October 2, 1921, Albert Scott Crossfield dedicated his life to making the world a better place through aviation progress. Decorated in later years with every possible award from the Collier Trophy to being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, he represented the epitome of an engineering test pilot who could translate hard data ...
Jun 11, 2021 · That man, Scott Crossfield, had what was undoubtedly one of the most impressive and remarkable careers of any pilot in the 20th century. Born Albert Scott Crossfield on October 2, 1921, he was raised on a farm in Washington state.
