Greased Lightning
The B-58A Hustler was the world’s first supersonic bomber and the first bomber capable of reaching Mach 2. During its service, it set more world speed records than any other combat aircraft of its time.
The aircraft on display at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum isn’t just any Hustler—it’s Greased Lightning, the very aircraft that flew nonstop from Tokyo to London in 1963. Covering the distance in just 8 hours, 35 minutes, and 20 seconds, the crew established a speed record that still stands today.
Next time you’re in the museum, take a moment to stand beneath this aviation legend and imagine crossing half the globe at twice the speed of sound.
