1965 Thompson Trophy - Wright-Patterson USAFB, Dayton, OH
Posted by: cldisme
N 39° 46.881 W 084° 06.705
16S E 747343 N 4407480
First awarded in 1929 for the winner of the National Air Races, but now identifies the holder of the air speed record.
Waymark Code: WMB7H3
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2011
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Visitors to the
National US Air Force Museum and with the proper credentials may visit the Presidential and Research & Development Galleries of the museum where this waymark is located. Since they are located on the controlled-access portion of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, these galleries are only accessible using the shuttle bus service from the main museum complex. This service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
The "J Division" on the trophy refers to speed records held by jet propelled airplanes.
The interpretive sign reads:
THE THOMPSON TROPHY
The Thompson Trophy, symbolic of speed supremacy in the air, is one of aviation's most coveted awards. It was first presented in 1929 following the Thompson Trophy Race at the National Air Races, Cleveland, O., and was sponsored by Thompson Products, Inc., now Thompson Ramo Wooldridge, (TRW) Inc.
In 1965, the Thompson Trophy was awarded to Col. Robert L. "Fox" Stephens, (pilot) and Lt. Col. Daniel Andre (fire control officer) for their YF-12A flight of 2,062 mph on May 1, 1965. This flight recaptured the world absolute speed record for the U.S. from the Soviet Union.
Transferred by General Alton D. Slay, Commander, AF Systems Command.