Albert Scott Crossfield 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... Wikipedia
Born: October 2, 1921, Berkeley, CA
Died: April 19, 2006 (age 84 years), Ludville, GA
Awards: Collier Trophy
Education: University of Washington and Florida Institute of Technology
Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Branch: United States Navy