Other Prestigious Positions and Awards

Russ Clark, as a recognized expert in his field, served on many U.S. government committees, including: NACA Committee on High Speed Aerodynamics; U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board; Chairman of the committee on Major Acquisitions on the U.S. Commission on Government Procurement. Awards received included: "Meritorious Civilian Service Award" by the U. S. Air Force, and the "Elder Statesman of Aviation Award" by the National Aeronautic Association; Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He was a  Life Member of the Navy League, an active member of the American Helicopter Society and the Society of Automotive Engineers. Russ continued his association with MIT over the years and served as the following: a member of the visiting committee at MIT for its department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a guest lecturer; an educational counselor for MIT in Dallas; and President of the North Texas Chapter of the MIT Club. He received many patents for his inventions pertaining to aircraft and missiles. In the early 1960s, he had approximately twenty three patents which was a record in Vought history up to that time.

The Beginning of a Career

A Rewarding Career with Vought

Other Prestigious Positions and Awards