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Presentation of Mackay trophy to an Air Force crew for the first non-stop jet flight across the Pacific Ocean

General Electric Company1954-01-19

Museum of Innovation & Science

Museum of Innovation & Science
Schenectady, United States

General Natham F. Twining, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, presents the 1952 Mackay trophy to the crew of a North American RB-45 Tornado for the first non-stop jet flight across the Pacific Ocean last year. Pictured are: Mr. Charles Logsdon, National Aeronautical Association; General Twining; Major Louis H. Carrington, Galena Park, TX; Major Frederick W. Shook, Fort Worth, TX; Captain Wallace D. Yancey, Fort Worth, TX; Major General Ribert Landry, Deputy Commander, 2nd Air Force.

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  • Title: Presentation of Mackay trophy to an Air Force crew for the first non-stop jet flight across the Pacific Ocean
  • Creator: General Electric Company
  • Date Created: 1954-01-19
  • Location: Schenectady - Schenectady County - New York
  • Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
  • Original Language: English
  • Subject Keywords: Military officers; Fighter pilots; Awards; GE Aircraft Engines (Firm); United States. Air Force;
  • Type: Photograph
  • Publisher: General Electric Company
  • Rights: This digital image may be used for educational uses. Please cite as miSci- Museum of Innovation & Science. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the images from miSci.
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