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Robert Michael White was an American electrical engineer, test pilot, fighter pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA. As an engineer, he supervised the design and development of several modern military aircraft.

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1924 — 2010  Wikimedia, Wikidata
Robert M. White; Robert White
astronaut, engineer, military officer, test pilot, Harmon Trophy, Vietnam Campaign Medal, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Gallantry Cross, Vietnam Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, Prisoner of War Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, National Aviation Hall of Fame, Air Force Cross, United States, 

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United States, 

1924-07-06T00:00:00Z

2010-03-17T00:00:00Z

1924 — 2010 Robert Michael White

1950-06-25T00:00:00Z

1950-06-25T00:00:00Z

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Robert Michael White in North American X-15

General Robert Michael White congratulated

Robert Michael White in North American X-15

General Robert Michael White congratulated

Grave of Robert Michael White at Arlington National Cemetery

Four of the five surviving X-15 pilots in 2005.

• Robert M. White, Who Broke Limits in Flight, Dies at 85 - The New York Times article (March 23, 2010), American English, online

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Robert Michael White in North American X-15		Commons
commons	image		General Robert Michael White congratulated		Commons
commons	image		Robert Michael White in North American X-15		Commons
commons	image		General Robert Michael White congratulated		Commons
commons	image		Grave of Robert Michael White at Arlington National Cemetery		Commons
commons	image		Four of the five surviving X-15 pilots in 2005.		Commons