military officer
William John Knight.
American aviator, astronaut, and politician (1929–2004)
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About William John Knight
William John "Pete" Knight was an American aeronautical engineer, politician, Vietnam War combat pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the U.S. Air Force and NASA. He was also selected for participation in the X-20 Dyna-Soar program.
Everything about William John Knight →- Occupation
- military officer, astronaut, politician, military flight engineer
- Position held
- member of the California State Assembly, member of the State Senate of California
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 18, 1929
- Died
- May 7, 2004