Joseph Kittinger Net Worth

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He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Force Cross for his service. He retired from the Air Force in 1978 with the rank of Colonel and went on to work for Martin Marietta. His salary is not known. Joseph Kittinger is a U.S. Air Force pilot who was born in Tampa, Florida in 1928. He is best known for his participation in Project Excelsior and Project Manhigh, during which he set skydiving and balloon records. For his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Force Cross. After retiring from the Air Force in 1978 with the rank of Colonel, he went on to work for Martin Marietta. His net worth is estimated to be $1.4 million, though his salary is unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	July 27, 1928
Birth Place	Tampa, FL
Age	95 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Leo

💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million (2024)

Joseph Kittinger, a renowned pilot hailing from Florida, has an estimated net worth of $1.4 million as of 2024. With an illustrious career in aviation, Kittinger has made significant contributions to the field. He is widely recognized for his groundbreaking achievements, including holding the record for the highest skydive ever performed, set in 1960. Besides his daring feats, he has also played an instrumental role in aerospace research and development. Joseph Kittinger's net worth reflects his accomplishments and the value he has brought to the world of aviation.

About

U.S. Air Force pilot who famously took part in Project Excelsior and Project Manhigh and set skydiving and balloon records.

Before Fame

He served during the Vietnam War as a fighter pilot and spent nearly a year as a prisoner-of-war after his plane was shot down by the North Vietnamese.

Trivia

He and astronomer William C. White teamed up on Project Stargazer in December of 1960.

Family Life

He was born in Tampa, Florida.

Associated With

He was involved in the 2012 Red Bull Stratos project as a director of daredevil Felix Baumgartner's historic free fall.

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