Albert Scott Crossfield, American engineer, pilot, and astronaut (born 1921)

Albert Scott Crossfield

American test pilot (1921–2006)

Albert Scott Crossfield was an American naval officer and test pilot. In 1953, he became the first pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound. Crossfield was the first of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the United…