William Joseph Knight

See also: Knight

William Joseph Knight known as Pete is a pilot American of X-15 born the November 18th 1929 and deceased the May 8th 2004.

Biography

Flights carried out

It was one of the 8 pilots of X-15 to cross the altitude of the 50 miles (a little more than 80 km), which is the border of space according to the definition of USAF .

The October 3rd 1967, it crosses the altitude of 280.500 feet (nearly 85.500 m), and establishes speed records with more Mach 6,7.

Others

The carrier aircraft the SpaceShipOne, " White Knight" , was baptized in its honor, like that of Robert Michael White.

External bonds

  • Summarized flight carried out

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