While stationed at NAS Alameda in the mid-50's, I believe that Kinchelow was
killed on
final to R/W31. As I understood it, He tried to roll inverted but was too
low and ejected
sideways into the water. Perhaps it was someone else but I know it happened.
My memory gets foggy after 50 some years.

"Scubabix" wrote in message
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Correction, the pilot killed in the 104 collision with the XB-70 was Joe
Walker, then NASA Chief Test Pilot. Al White successfully ejected from
the 70 but Major Carl Cross died on impact.
Rob

"Scubabix" wrote in message
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"Chuck" wrote in message
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Wasn't Ivan Kinchelow killed in one of these?

I believe so, chasing the XB-70
Rob