From left, U.S. Air Force 1st. Lt. Gustav Klatt, 18th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Capt. Donald Hawkins, 17th TRS, Capt. Robert Kilpatrick, 17th TRS, Capt. Robert Burkhart, 18th TRS, Capt. Robert Sweet, 17th TRS, and Capt. Ray Schrecengost, 18th TRS, circa 1957. These six pilots were chosen for Operation Sun Run, the Air Force’s attempt to set three official speed records flying between Los Angeles, Calif., and New York, N.Y.; once each way and a round trip. (Photo courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian)
Date Taken: | 12.06.2016 |
Date Posted: | 02.09.2017 11:07 |
Photo ID: | 3152851 |
VIRIN: | 161206-F-ZZ111-002 |
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Location: | SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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