John B. McKay Death
John passed away on April 27, 1975 at the age of 52 in Lancaster, California, United States.
When did John B. McKay die?
April 27, 1975How old was John B. McKay when died?
52Where did John B. McKay die? What was the location of death?
Lancaster, California, United States
John B. McKay Birthday and Date of Death
John B. McKay was born on December 8, 1922 and died on April 27, 1975. John was 52 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: December 8, 1922
Date of Death: April 27, 1975
Age at Death: 52
John B. McKay - Biography
John Barron McKay (December 8, 1922 – April 27, 1975) was an American naval officer and aviator in World War II, test pilot, and one of the first pilots assigned to the X-15 flight research program at NASA's Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California. As a civilian research pilot and aeronautical engineer, he made 30 flights in X-15s from October 28, 1960, until September 8, 1966. His peak altitude was 295,600 feet (55.98 miles), and his highest speed was 3,863 mph (Mach 5.64).