Space Warfighter Heritage: Col. Quenten A. Riepe – Space and Missile Pioneer
"By John M. Lacomia, FAM/Historian CFC History Office USSF Combat Forces Command ...Colonel Quenten A. Riepe is an early Space and Missile Pioneer who began his Air Force career in World War II, flying troops across the European theater in propeller-driven aircraft, and ended it launching space test flights from launch facilities in the United States. Born on Apr. 9, 1919, Riepe earned a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Minnesota before joining the Army Air Corps. During World War II, Riepe was assigned to the 17th Troop Carrier Squadron as a pilot where he primarily flew soldiers and equipment across Italy. ..."
Reference: www.ussf-cfc.spaceforce.mil .
