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
💰 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.
