TF-100C Super Sabre #54-1966 9-26-15
Read MoreOn 4/9/57 the North American TF-100C Super Sabre #54-1966 suffered a serious failure that tore off part of it's tail northwest of Kramer Junction. The North American Aviation test pilot Robert Baker ejected successfully and suffered only minor injuries. The fighter continued another 15 miles before crashing in an area north of Edwards Air Force Base. This sole TF-100C was a prototype of the two-seat trainer version of the F-100, developed by North American as a private venture. It was converted from the F-100C #54-1966 and made its first flight on 1/17/55.