Fred Ascani
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Fred Ascani Net Worth

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He was also the first pilot to fly the B-58 Hustler, the first supersonic bomber. He earned a salary of $100,000 a year as a pilot. Fred Ascani was a highly accomplished pilot who had a net worth of $10 million. Born in 1917, he was a test pilot for the Air Force and set an airspeed record in 1951. He was also the first pilot to fly the B-58 Hustler, the first supersonic bomber. His salary was a hefty $100,000 a year. His accomplishments have paved the way for supersonic bombers and have made him a highly respected figure in the aviation industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 29, 1917
Birth Place Wisconsin
Age 103 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

About

Air Force test pilot who set an airspeed record in 1951 and paved the way for supersonic bombers.

Before Fame

He flew B-17 bombers over Europe in World War II and commanded a daring rescue mission that took him deep into enemy territory and resulted in the rescue of downed airmen and Czech political leaders.

Trivia

He piloted his F-86 jet at speeds up to 635 miles per hour in a 1951 trial run at the National Air Races in Detroit.

Family Life

He was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, and was the son of Italian immigrants.

Associated With

His air speed record was broken by female pilot Jackie Cochran in 1953.

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