Clifton Williams

American astronaut and test pilot

Clifton Williams - American astronaut and test pilot
Born

1932
93 years ago

Died

October 5th, 1967
58 years ago — 35 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United States

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Collegiate studies in aeronautical engineering culminated in a career as a test pilot and NASA astronaut. Completed training and served as a pilot for various missions, including the Gemini program. His career in the astronaut corps was marked by preparation for significant missions and the development of deep space exploration techniques. Tragically, life ended in a plane crash during a flight test.

Served as a pilot on Gemini missions

Conducted test piloting for NASA projects

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