James W. Wood
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James Wayne Wood (August 9, 1924 – January 1, 1990), (Col, USAF), was an American aeronautical engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and astronaut in the X-20 Dyna-Soar program.
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James W. Wood | |
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Born | (1924-08-09)August 9, 1924 Paragould, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | January 1, 1990(1990-01-01) (aged 65) Melbourne, Florida, U.S. |
Other names | James Wayne Wood |
Alma mater | Air Force Institute of Technology, B.S. 1954 |
Occupation | Test pilot |
Space career | |
USAF astronaut | |
Rank | Colonel, USAF |
Selection | 1960 Dyna-Soar Group 1 |
Missions | None |
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