Fred Ascani Military person

Alfredo John Ascani (May 29, 1917 – March 28, 2010) was an American Major General and test pilot of the United States Air Force. He was one of the "Men of Mach 1" and was considered father of Systems Engineering at Wright Field.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 29, 1917
Birth place	Beloit Wisconsin
Date of death	March 28, 2010
Place of death	Alexandria Virginia

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award	Legion of Merit Croix de guerre Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Oak leaf cluster Air Medal Commendation Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	World War II
military branch	United States Air Force
military command	50th Fighter Bomber Wing 1955–57 815th Bombardment Squadron 1943 816th Bombardment Squadron 1944 86th Fighter Interceptor Group 1954 Vice commander AFFTC 1951–53 Vice commander Fifth Air Force 1965–67 *WP AFB Systems Eng. Group 1964–65
service start	1937
service end	1973