Was reading this article, The Last Flight of Scott Crossfield during lunch today, and thought this might be of interest to some here, particularly the Aviator Dopers. I am ashamed to admit I had never heard of the guy, who was a pioneer in aviation in every sense of the word. Enjoy.
As a bonus, this issue of Esquire features Scarlett Johanssen on the cover, for those who are inclined to look at that sort of thing.
Thanks for the link, I hadn’t heard much about the crash since it happened.
Great story there. Thanks.
A good read and a lesson reaffirmed.
Didn’t you ever see The Right Stuff?
Scott Crossfield, the fastest man alive.
Um, no. :o
Played by one of the best “invisible” actors in recent years, Scott Wilson. His most visible presence in recent years has been as Catherine Willows’ father on “CSI.” He’s one of those invisible actors that once you actually notice him, you start seeing him everywhere.
And do you remember who served him the steak dinner in the movie?
Very good article. The bits about Arlington Cemetary reminded me of one of my D.C. trips, when I went to find Gus Grissom’s grave. I had to really look for it.