A. Scott Crossfield

	A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD Premier Test Pilot
	Born Berkeley, California, October 2, 1921. Entered the U.S. Navy 1942, serving as a fighter pilot. In 1950 after 2500 hours of flying time in piston aircraft, he became an aeronautical research pilot, flying advanced prototype rocket aircraft for NASA including the famed multisonic X-15. First pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound (1,327 MPH), 1953. Brilliant engineer and a skilled pilot, his work contributed most significantly to the advancement of the aerospace sciences of the United States during the 1950-60 period.
	Elected to the International Aerospace Hall of Fame 1965