CREW OF B-58 GREASED LIGHTNING RECEIVING DFC MEDAL FROM GEN THOMAS S. POWER

Description

Summary: The crew of B-58 Hustler, Greased Lightning, that holds the world speed record for flight between Tokyo and London (16 October 1963) is shown receiving DFC medals from Gen. Thomas S. Power at Offutt AFB, Nebraska on 19 November 1963. The crew, shown having their medals pinned on and conversing with Gen. Power, flew the 8,028 mile distance in eight hours and thirty-five minutes at an average speed of 938 miles per hour. Not viewed

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities