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"Greased Lightning" B-58A 59-2458

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On March 5, 1962, Captains Robert G. Sowers (pilot), Robert MacDonald (navigator), and John T. Walton(defensive systems operator) flew from Los Angeles to New York City in the B-58A on display at the USAF Museum in only 2 hours and 56.8 seconds, an average speed of 1214.17 miles per hour. For this, they were awarded the Bendix Trophy for 1962 and each received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Just downloaded your skin pack and pcpilot's skins......

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