B-58 1962 Bendix Trophy Winner
Also known as the "Cow Town Hustler"
In 1931 Cliff Henderson decided that the United States needed an annual cross country air race to promote and encourage the achievements of the US aviation community. The emphasis would be placed on reliability and endurance as well as speed. To this end Cliff Henderson managed to persuade businessman, Mr. Vincent Bendix, to back his ideas and the Bendix Transcontinental Trophy Race was born.
1962 - Los Angeles - New York
Capt. Robert G. Sowers ,Capt. Robert MacDonald , Capt. John T. Walton
TYPE: B-58A
M.P.H.: 1,214.17
Time: 02:00:56.8
The Cow Town Hustler established 3 Intercontinental speed records and also won the Mackay trophy
Also known as the "Cow Town Hustler"
In 1931 Cliff Henderson decided that the United States needed an annual cross country air race to promote and encourage the achievements of the US aviation community. The emphasis would be placed on reliability and endurance as well as speed. To this end Cliff Henderson managed to persuade businessman, Mr. Vincent Bendix, to back his ideas and the Bendix Transcontinental Trophy Race was born.
1962 - Los Angeles - New York
Capt. Robert G. Sowers ,Capt. Robert MacDonald , Capt. John T. Walton
TYPE: B-58A
M.P.H.: 1,214.17
Time: 02:00:56.8
The Cow Town Hustler established 3 Intercontinental speed records and also won the Mackay trophy
