1955: At Edwards AFB, Col. Horace A. Hanes, the AFFTC Director of Flight Testing, flew a F-100C to an FAI speed record of 822.135 MPH for straightaway flight—the first official supersonic speed record. He was awarded the Thompson Trophy for his record runs and later received the 1955 Mackay Trophy. (Colonel Horace A. Hanes with North American Aviation F-100C Super Sabre 53-1709, at Edwards AFB after setting a supersonic speed record, 20 August 1955. U.S. Air Force)
