1975: From 16 January thru 1 February, USAF Majors Roger Smith, David Peterson and William MacFarlane fly the “Streak Eagle,” a pre-production version of the F-15 fighter, setting eight time-to-climb records. The final record-breaking flight attained an altitude of 98,425 feet in three minutes and 27.8 seconds. The final altitude reached was 103,000 feet. These pilots were awarded the Mackay Trophy. (The aircraft is part of the collection at the National Museum of the USAF)
