An F-104A piloted by Lt. Einar K. Envoldson of the 538th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Larson AFB, WA., established a new time-to-climb record, reaching 82,020.8 ft in 4 minutes 26.03 seconds at NAS Point Mugu, CA.
Lt. Envoldson (left) being congratulated by Lt. William T. Smith