resisted JAG attempts to pursue space law issues. Initially refused General Kuhfeld's and Colonel Menter's request for Air Force sponsorship of space law symposiums but later changed his position.
NORTON, Paul W.
Colonel, USAF. Director of Air Force JAG Civil Law Division during the mid-1950s. Signed first substantive Air Force legal position in response to Cooper's efforts.
PERKIN, Richard S.
President Perkin-Elmer Corporation. Close friend of Baker and served on Beacon Hill project. Helped decide which cameras to use on U-2.
POWERS, Francis Gary
Air Force reserve officer and CIA U-2 pilot beginning 1956. Eventually most experienced U-2 pilot with over 27 successful missions over USSR. Pilot of Grand Slam mission initiated 1 May 1960 during which his U-2 was downed over USSR. Traded for Soviet spymaster Rudolf Abel. Cleared of all allegations of misconduct related to 1 May 1960 mission, trial, and captivity. Lockheed test pilot and later light aircraft and helicopter pilot for radio and 1V stations. Died in helicopter crash 1 August 1977.
PUTT, Donald L.
Lieutenant general, USAF. Long-term deputy chief of staff for development. Most consistent proponent of a satellite reconnaissance program among uniformed service officers. Recommended summary destruction of Soviet reconnaissance satellites if they passed over the United States.
QUARLES, Donald A.
Initially Eisenhower's secretary of the Air Force. In November 1956 directed that no military satellite would precede a nonmilitary satellite into orbit. Later, as deputy secretary of defense, issued the gag order precluding military officers from talking about space. Explained the benefits to Eisenhower of the USSR having sent first satellite into orbit since it overflew US and other countries in outer space. Even after Sputnik refused to allow a US military satellite to precede a nonmilitary satellite into outer space.
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