About Wilbert Pearson
Born 2000. Wilbert Pearson is an American air force officer, military personnel and airman.
Wilbert "Doug" Pearson Jr. is a retired major general and test pilot in the United States Air Force. On September 13, 1985, he conducted the test launch of an ASM-135 ASAT missile that destroyed the Solwind satellite. He later served as the director of operations for Air Force Materiel Command and as the commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center. Pearson retired from active duty on January 1, 2005.
Personal life
Pearson's son, Todd, was the commander of the 493rd Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath. In 2007, Todd flew the F-15 Eagle that was used for the ASM-135 test launch in a commemorative flight.
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Who is Wilbert Pearson?
American Air Force general
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Wilbert Pearson was born in 2000.
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Wilbert Pearson is an air force officer, military personnel and airman.
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