William J. Knight
Former California State Representative
William John "Pete" Knight was an American aeronautical engineer, politician, Vietnam War combat pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the... Wikipedia
Born: November 18, 1929, Noblesville, IN
Died: May 7, 2004 (age 74 years), Los Angeles, CA
Space missions: X-15 Flight 190
Education: US Air Force Test Pilot School
Party: Republican Party
Grandchildren: Michael Knight and Christopher Knight
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross