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posted 07-11-2024 09:50 AM               

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I attended an outstanding lecture by Gen. Engle at the National Air and Space Museum some years back. One of the memorable parts was him talking about the expansion and contraction of metals on the X-15.

After the lecture, I was able to see first-hand what Gen. Engle was talking about on the museum's X-15.

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posted 07-11-2024 10:13 AM               

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I was so fortunate to be from General Engle's home county here in Kansas. I was able to meet him twice, once in his hometown of Chapman after his STS-2 flight and again at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson. To hear him talk on the X-15 flights and his manual reentry on STS-2 was something I won't forget.

Rest in peace, Joe. You will be missed.

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posted 07-11-2024 03:38 PM            

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RIP

Was number one on my list of astronauts who I'd like to meet but unfortunately it was not meant to be. A true professional who got on with the job after being disappointed, and did it so well. An example to us all.

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posted 07-12-2024 12:43 AM            

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Shocked. Met him a couple of times. Affable and very interesting. A real gentleman.

“The Blue Knight”, is no more.

RIP

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posted 07-13-2024 01:10 PM               

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Very saddened to hear about Joe Engle passing away. I always considered him one of my favorite astronauts. I had the great opportunity to meet him and his wife twice.

I attended two of his lectures at EAA Oshkosh and his lecture about the X-15 rocket plane was amazing. I could listen to his lectures all day long. It was interesting to listen to him compare the X-15 to the Space Shuttle. He is a true research pilot.

Thoughts and prayers for his family. General Engle thank you for paving the way for our pilots and astronauts of today. Godspeed on your final flight!!

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