1961.04.21 - Major Robert M. "Bob" White piloted the X-15 to 3,074 mph and to 105,900 feet msl. 1961.05.10 ... Major Elmer E. Murphy flew his Hustler 669.4 miles in 30 minutes 45 seconds. Averaging 1,302 mph, Major Murphy set a new record for sustained speed and earned France's Bleriot Cup. (Source: National Archives)
Author: n1014f
Keywords: aviation space X-15 F-100 B-52 Edwards AFB USAF White Murphy Speed Records
Added: April 2, 2008
