Crossfield, A. Scott (Albert Scott), 1921-2006

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1921-2006

Biographical Note

Scott Crossfield (1921-2006) was a test pilot. He is most well-known for twice being the first to fly at the speed of sound.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Biographical Information Files - C

Sub-Group

Scope and Contents Individuals whose names begin with C: Caidin, Martin [Aviation author] Obituary notice, April 1997 Calvert, Lawrence [President, American Mail Line Ltd.] Resolution of Sympathy on Calvert's death from American Mail Line, 1966 (?) (photocopy) Cameron, John "Jock" A., Captain [Pioneer in commercial use of helicopters in Britain] ...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives / The Museum of Flight Biographical Information Files

Series III. Lear, Incorporated, 1930-1965, 1999, undated

Series

Scope and Contents: Lear, Incorporated Series III: Lear, Incorporated documents the company business primarily focused on the years 1944-1962, although there are both earlier and later dates represented. This section reflects the company’s focus on navigational instruments for aircraft, as well as innovations in home recording and radio. Also well-represented is WPL’s re-design of the Lockheed Lodestar into his desired vision for executive air transport, the Learstar. Less well-represented is the 1962...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives / William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers

Archives at The Museum of Flight