[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1928]
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                     TRIBUTE TO HAROLD EDWARD DALE

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 1997

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Harold 
Edward Dale, a man who dedicated his life to flight and the building of 
aircraft. Mr. Dale built his first airplane, the Heath Parasol, at the 
young age of 16. During World War II, Harold designed fighter aircraft 
and was considered to be a valuable asset to the military. He served as 
project engineer for America's first jet powered bomber, the B-45 
Tornado, and was also the project engineer for both the F-100 Super 
Sabre and the Mach-3 + F-108 Rapier fighter planes.
  Harold assisted in the design of the first corporate jet, the 
Saberliner, as well as the first personal jet aircraft, the Weejet. The 
Saturn rocket sent Americans to the moon, and Harold served as program 
manager in the second stage of this endeavor. After retirement, he 
stayed active as a designated engineering representative for the 
Federal Aviation Administration. He additionally assisted in the 
development of the global positioning system used on Air Force One.
  Harold was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who served his 
family, his community, and his Nation. May his memory as one of the 
great pioneering military jet aircraft designers be honored and 
blessed.

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