1965 Thompson Trophy - Wright-Patterson USAFB, Dayton, OH - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

Visitors to the National US Air Force Museum and with the proper credentials may visit the Presidential and Research & Development Galleries of the museum where this waymark is located. Since they are located on the controlled-access portion of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, these galleries are only accessible using the shuttle bus service from the main museum complex. This service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The "J Division" on the trophy refers to speed records held by jet propelled airplanes.

The interpretive sign reads:

THE THOMPSON TROPHY

The Thompson Trophy, symbolic of speed supremacy in the air, is one of aviation's most coveted awards. It was first presented in 1929 following the Thompson Trophy Race at the National Air Races, Cleveland, O., and was sponsored by Thompson Products, Inc., now Thompson Ramo Wooldridge, (TRW) Inc.

In 1965, the Thompson Trophy was awarded to Col. Robert L. "Fox" Stephens, (pilot) and Lt. Col. Daniel Andre (fire control officer) for their YF-12A flight of 2,062 mph on May 1, 1965. This flight recaptured the world absolute speed record for the U.S. from the Soviet Union.

Transferred by General Alton D. Slay, Commander, AF Systems Command.

Sport: air speed Year: upon breaking air speed record Contest: originally National Air Races Adress of the Building: 1100 Spaatz Street Dayton, OH USA 45433

Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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