Madame Bleriot, widow of the famed French aviation pioneer, presents the trophy to the B-58 crew. From left: Maj. Elmer E. Murphy (Pilot), Madame Bleriot, Maj. Eugene F. Moses (Navigator) and 1st Lt. David F. Dickerson (Defense Systems Operator).
A USAF Convair B-58A Hustler set a new speed record of 1,302 mph, and was awarded the Bleriot Trophy.
Madame Bleriot, widow of the famed French aviation pioneer, presents the trophy to the B-58 crew. From left: Maj. Elmer E. Murphy (Pilot), Madame Bleriot, Maj. Eugene F. Moses (Navigator) and 1st Lt. David F. Dickerson (Defense Systems Operator).