1. Francis Richard "Dick" Scobee was an American pilot, engineer, and astronaut.
10 Facts About Dick Scobee
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Dick Scobee was a reciprocating engine mechanic for the United States Air Force and served as a combat aviator in the Vietnam War.
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Dick Scobee attended North Auburn Elementary School, Cascade Jr.
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Dick Scobee enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1957, where he served as a reciprocating engine mechanic at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
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Dick Scobee was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and other decorations.
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Dick Scobee was assigned commander for the ill-fated STS-51-L mission, after having previously flown Challenger in STS-41-C as a pilot.
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Dick Scobee flew that ship without wings all the way down.
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Dick Scobee Memorial Airfield is a radio-controlled and model aircraft facility located at George Bush Park in western Harris County, Texas.
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Dick Scobee was portrayed by Barry Bostwick in the 1990 TV film Challenger.
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Dick Scobee made an appearance in the 1985 IMAX documentary The Dream is Alive, shot during the STS-41C mission.