F-104C Operation Fast Wind | The Archive Project

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This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.

Description

This film covers Captain Joe B. Jordan's altitude record attempts in an F-104C prior to having made the world's altitude record and time-to-climb record of 30,000 meters (98,424 feet) on December 14, 1959. Footage shows preflight preparations; officials as they checked out instruments and removed the barograph from the F-104C after flight; and the F-104C as it taxied, took off and landed. The film also includes scenes of a F-105B chase plane as it took off, and Captain Jordan as he boarded and alighted from the F-104C.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities

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Date

1959

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TRT

2:53

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