Archive for May, 2011
07
May
ALTITUDE RECORD SET ON THIS DATE IN 1958
Major Howard “Scrappy” Johnson (above) set a world altitude record, reaching 91,243 feet, flying a YF-104A from Edwards AFB in California.
Major Johnson (center) being congratulated by fellow test pilots Captain
Walter Irwin (left), and Captain Jim Low (right).
07
May
GABBY HAYES (MAY 7, 1885 – FEBRUARY 9, 1969)
George Francis "Gabby" Hayes was a radio, film, and television actor. He
was best known for his numerous appearances in Western movies as the
colorful sidekick to the leading man.
Issue # 1 – Nov. 1, 1948
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