missileer \ˌmi-sə-ˈlir\ noun: one engaged in designing, building or operating guided missiles; missileman
Etymology: English missil- (from missile) + -eer one that is concerned with professionally
Neil Sheehan’s A Fiery Peace in a Cold War: Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon (2009) follows the U.S. Air Force’s race with the Soviet Union to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles in the 1950s. It’s an engaging page-turner.
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OH NOO, UMBERTO! =O =O
You know, I didn't even make that connection! Don't worry; that's not Umberto. He'll be back for more adventures sooner or later.
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