Everest, Frank Kendall, Jr., Brig Gen

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
Brigadier General
Last Primary AFSC/MOS
1021A-Pilot
Last AFSC Group
Aircrew
Primary Unit
1951-1957, Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC)
Service Years
1941 - 1973
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Brigadier General

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Home State
West Virginia
West Virginia
 Year of Birth
1920
 
This Military Service Page was created/owned by SSgt Robert Bruce McClelland, Jr. to remember Everest, Frank Kendall, Jr. (Speedy Pete), Brig Gen USAF(Ret).

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Contact Info
Home Town
Fairmont, West Virginia		 Last Address
Tucson, Arizona
Date of Passing
Oct 01, 2004		  
Wall/Plot Coordinates
Burial Unknown

 Official Badges 

Commander Air Force Retired


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
National Aviation Hall of FameAir Force Memorial (AFM)
  1989, National Aviation Hall of Fame
  2015, Air Force Memorial (AFM) - Assoc. Page


 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

 
 
   
 1951-1957, X-5 Swept Wing
From Year
1951		 To Year
1957
   
Personal Memories
Not Specified
   
Image
 X-5 Swept Wing Details
 


Aircraft/Missile Information
X-5 Specifications
Primary Function: Experimental Aircraft
Contractor: Bell Aircraft Company
Crew: One
Unit Cost: N/A
Powerplant
Allison J-35 jet engine of 4,900 lbs. thrust
Dimensions
Length: 33 ft, 4 in
Wingspan: 32 ft, 9 in (wings extended)
22 ft, 8 in (wings swept 60 degrees)
Height: 12 ft
Weights
Empty: N/A
Maximum Takeoff: 9,800 lb -- loaded
Performance
Speed: 690 mph
Ceiling: 50,700 ft
Range: 500 miles
   
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Last Updated: Sep 4, 2010
   
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