First person to fly the B-1A has passed away

Retired Col. Charles C. “Charlie” Bock, who flew the B-1A on its maiden flight, has passed away on Aug. 21.

B-1A underside 1982
Photo: DOD


During his test flying career, Bock also flew the first B-58 Hustler from Forth Worth to Edwards Air Force Base.

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