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Major General Robert White earned his astronaut wings in the X-15 when he reached 95.9 km (59.6 mi) in altitude #OTD in 1962, setting a world record.
Oh, and he was also the first pilot to fly to Mach 4, 5 & 6 #avgeeks #aviation @NASAaero
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X-15 Pilot Major Robert M. White
Major Robert M. White is seen here next to the X-15 aircraft after a research flight.Yvonne Gibbs (NASA)
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