Presentation of the 1961 Collier Trophy, 11:30AM. President John F. Kennedy (back to camera) visits with the recipients of the 1961 Robert J. Collier Trophy; President Kennedy presented the trophy to four X-15 pilots on behalf of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Recipients include: Major Robert M. White ( Air Force), A. Scott Crossfield (North American Aviation), Joseph A. Walker (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and Commander Forrest S. Petersen ( Navy). Also pictured: Chairman of the Board of the National Aeronautic Association, Jacqueline Cochran; New York T
Presentation of the 1961 Collier Trophy, 11:30AM. President John F. Kennedy (back to camera) visits with the recipients of the 1961 Robert J. Collier Trophy; President Kennedy presented the trophy to four X-15 pilots on behalf of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Recipients include: Major Robert M. White ( Air Force), A. Scott Crossfield (North American Aviation), Joseph A. Walker (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and Commander Forrest S. Petersen ( Navy). Also pictured: Chairman of the Board of the National Aeronautic Association, Jacqueline Cochran; New York Times photographer, George Tames; White House Secret Service agent, Frank Yeager. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington,
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