Background
Weir, Kenneth Wynn was born on October 20, 1930 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Kenneth Herbert and Berye Lee (Wynn) Weir.
Experimental test pilot marine corps officer
Weir, Kenneth Wynn was born on October 20, 1930 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Kenneth Herbert and Berye Lee (Wynn) Weir.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952; Master of Sciences, University Southern California, 1968.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1952; advanced through grades to major general, United States Marine Corps, 1977; commanding general 65th Marine Amphibian Brigade, United States Marine Corps, 1978; deputy commanding general Fleet Marine Force Pacific, United States Marine Corps, 1981; commanding general 4th Marine Air Wing, United States Marine Corps, 1985; chief U-2/TR 1 Test Pilot, Lockheed Skunk Works, Burbank, California, 1966-1993; retired, 1993.
Fellow Society Experimental Test Pilots (president 1980-1981). Member Early and Pioneer Naval Avaitors Association (Golden Eagle).
Married Nancy Corr Mosher, October 10, 1953. Children— Kenneth Mosher, David Wynn, William Scott.