Alvin W. White

Unfortunatelly, I have no chance to meet Al White personally, so I want to say only: Goodbye, Al.. And have a nice fly..

Dear Mrs. White and Family,
My Name is Stephen Gomes. It is with profound sadness that I recently learned of the passing of Mr. Al White. I very briefly met Al in the late 80's when he vistited the North American B-1B production facility in Palmdale California. This past February I wrote Al, requesting a copy of his autobioghraphy, which he promply sent and graciously signed for me. I will treasure it always. My wife and I send our condolences and sincerest sympathy. Mr. Al White...

I met Al at the 355th.FG association reunion in Tucson. I shall remember him with affection and pride having read of his exploits during WWII and after as a test pilot.
My condolences to his wife and family.
Fred Maryon
Secretary Aircrew association - North Herts

So sorry to see the passing of my high school friend, Al, class of '35.

Dear Betty & Family,
6 MAY 2006,
My name is Harry Dardio. I first met you and Al back in 2001 when you all visited the Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Al was kind enough to take me up into the cockpit of the XB-70. He was so considerate! Afterwards he was kind enough to answer many of my questions. I will forever treasure the kindness shown to me by you & Al. You all will be in my prayers. Thanks for the memories, Al. May you always fly at Mach 3 !

Harry Dardio
XB-70...

Al, we all will miss you. It has been a pleasure to know you, to serve our country together and to be your friend for 60+ years. May you rest in peace.

It is with profound reflection and regret that I learn of the passing of one of my boyhood heros, a shining lamp and a brilliant star; one of Aviation's true giants and someone every pilot would want as his side always, especially at times of peril. Farewell, Al!

As the System Program Director for the XB-70, I had the utmost confidence that Al would take the aircraft to the extreme performance points. He was eminently qualified to be the test pilot on this billion dollar aircraft. Only Al and the XB-70 got to Mach 3 plus in the manned aircraft category.
A tremendous achievement!

Al, we met at one of the 355th FGA reunions here in the UK. It was a pleasure, albeit brief, to have met and talked with you. Happy landings.
Ray Leach
Sqn Ldr MBE BA MIMgt RAF Ret'd.
Cambridge
United Kingdom