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From "The Roswell Report: Case Closed" by McAndrew, James
Joseph W. Kittinger, Jr.
Test pilot and Project Officer for HIGH DIVE/EXCELSIOR.
Core Belief
"Scientific progress requires calculated risk and unwavering dedication."
Worldview
Kittinger sees the world as a frontier to be explored and conquered through science and technology. He believes in the importance of courage and perseverance, especially when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Personality
Kittinger is a courageous and dedicated test pilot, driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to push the boundaries of human achievement. He is pragmatic and focused, prioritizing the success of his projects above all else.
In Their Own Words
"Lord, take care of me now."
"The secrecy imposed upon EXCELSIOR was of our own choosing. We believed ... that any unnecessary conversation about our activities ... would simply be premature."
"We didn’t want publicity ... about anything we were doing. So it would have appeared to someone not conversant with the project that we were ‘hush-hush,’ that we were secretive ... it might look like we were trying to cover up a classified mission."
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