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Topic: Donald Sorlie, lifting body pilot (1923-2016)
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eurospace
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From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted 09-21-2016 04:39 AM
   
Donald Sorlie, the Air Force "boss" of the lifting-body and X-15 Air Force test pilots who made five flights in the M2-F1 and three in the M2-F2, has died, according to his son Richard Sorlie. Sorlie was a member of the second group of astronaut trainees selected by the U.S. Air Force. With sadness and great respect I'm announcing that my father Donald M. Sorlie, Colonel USAF (Ret.) retracted landing gear and flew west August, 9 2016 at age 93. A 30 year veteran...Dad served in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. He was best known professionally as one of the best AF Fighter Test Pilots in the 50s and 60s. He flew'em all, and participated in many of the test projects that resulted in much of the technology that we take for granted today. A Humanitarian, a respected and decorated Airman for our nation and a true hero to Betty (wife) of 67 years and four children, Vic, Richard, Kim and Brian. Our family appreciates all of your condolences and heartfelt thoughts. Thank you. Address for condolences: 929 Catalina, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA. |
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