The launch of the Sputnik satellite by the Soviet Union on Oct. 4, 1957, shocked Americans and triggered a debate over the “missile gap,” a perceived Soviet superiority.
By THOMAS GNAU | Dayton Daily News, Ohio | Published: April 23, 2021 DAYTON, Ohio (Tribune News Service) On April 3, Lt. Gen. Harry Goldsworthy, the man considered to be the oldest living retired air force general in the world, celebrated his 107th birthday. In a career that spanned some 34 years, from 1939, when Goldsworthy was accepted for flight training with the Army Air Corps, to retirement in 1973, what was his favorite assignment? According to an account by WarHistoryOnline.com, it was Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. There, he commanded the Aeronautical Systems Division, where he helped draw up specifications for the F-15 Eagle fighter. In his career, Goldsworthy flew over 30 different aircraft, the web site in a recent piece on Goldsworthy. He received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters.
Veteran believed to be nationâs oldest living general celebrates 107th birthday RAW: Veteran celebrates 107th birthday with cake, community By KABC Staff | April 6, 2021 at 3:37 AM EDT - Updated April 6 at 3:37 AM RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) - An Air Force veteran in California celebrated his 107th birthday with cake, a motorcycle ride and a military honor guard tribute. Hundreds gathered Saturday in Riverside, California to celebrate the 107th birthday of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry Goldsworthy, whoâs believed to be the nationâs oldest living general. Goldsworthy got the party going in style by arriving on a motorcycle driven by a member of the Southern California Patriot Guard Riders.
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