1959

Apr, 08 United States Air Force,
Taylor, Edward H.
Col. Edward H. Taylor set a new world speed record of 700.047 mph in a McDonnell RF-101C over a closed 621 mile (1,000 km) course.

Apr, 15 United States Air Force,
Capt. George Edwards of the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (Shaw AFB, SC.) flew an average of 816.28 mph over a closed 310.7 mile (500km) course in a McDonnell RF-101C , establishing a new closed circuit record.

Aug, 07 United States Air Force,
Blair, Charles F.
Operation Julius Caesar: Two F-100F Super Sabres commanded by Brig. Gen. Charles F. Blair flew non-stop from Weatherfield RAF Station, England to Eielson AFB, AK. over the north pole. The first flight by jet fighter over the North Pole.
The 9 hour 37 minute flight of more than 4,700 miles was made to study the feasibility of deploying this type of aircraft via the polar route, as well as flight testing the navigational systems under Arctic conditions.

Dec, 06 United States Air Force,
Major William J. Davis and Capt. Walter J. Hodgson piloted a Kaman H-43B Huskie rescue helicopter to 29,846 ft breaking the previous heavy lift helicopter altitude record (21, 982 ft).

Dec, 06 United States Navy,
Cdr. Lawrence E. Flint flying the second YF4H-1, prototype of the Navy's new McDonnell Douglas F4H (F-4) Phantom, reached 98,556 ft, setting a new altitude record.

Dec, 06 United States Navy,
Project Top Flight: Cdr. L. E. Flint set a new absolute altitude record in a specially modified YF4H-1 (BuNo 142260) reaching 98,556Ft.

Dec, 11 United States Air Force,
Brig. Gen. Joseph H. Moore (Commander of USAF 4th Tactical Fighter Wing) set a new speed record for a 100 km (62.4 mile) closed circuit reaching 1,216.48 in his F-105B Thunderchief.

Dec, 14 United States Air Force,
Capt. Joseph B. Jprdan, flying a Lockheed F-104C Starfighter set a new altitude record when he reached 103,395.5 ft over the Edwards AFB. Flight Test Center California.
During this flight, Capt. jordan reached 98,424 ft 930,000 m) in only 15 minutes 4.92 seconds. This was the first aircraft taking off on its own power to reach the 30,000 m and 100,000 ft altitudes.

1959
Apr, 08	United States Air Force, Taylor, Edward H.	Col. Edward H. Taylor set a new world speed record of 700.047 mph in a McDonnell RF-101C over a closed 621 mile (1,000 km) course.
Apr, 15	United States Air Force,	Capt. George Edwards of the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (Shaw AFB, SC.) flew an average of 816.28 mph over a closed 310.7 mile (500km) course in a McDonnell RF-101C , establishing a new closed circuit record.
Aug, 07	United States Air Force, Blair, Charles F.	Operation Julius Caesar: Two F-100F Super Sabres commanded by Brig. Gen. Charles F. Blair flew non-stop from Weatherfield RAF Station, England to Eielson AFB, AK. over the north pole. The first flight by jet fighter over the North Pole. The 9 hour 37 minute flight of more than 4,700 miles was made to study the feasibility of deploying this type of aircraft via the polar route, as well as flight testing the navigational systems under Arctic conditions.
Dec, 06	United States Air Force,	Major William J. Davis and Capt. Walter J. Hodgson piloted a Kaman H-43B Huskie rescue helicopter to 29,846 ft breaking the previous heavy lift helicopter altitude record (21, 982 ft).
Dec, 06	United States Navy,	Cdr. Lawrence E. Flint flying the second YF4H-1, prototype of the Navy's new McDonnell Douglas F4H (F-4) Phantom, reached 98,556 ft, setting a new altitude record.
Dec, 06	United States Navy,	Project Top Flight: Cdr. L. E. Flint set a new absolute altitude record in a specially modified YF4H-1 (BuNo 142260) reaching 98,556Ft.
Dec, 11	United States Air Force,	Brig. Gen. Joseph H. Moore (Commander of USAF 4th Tactical Fighter Wing) set a new speed record for a 100 km (62.4 mile) closed circuit reaching 1,216.48 in his F-105B Thunderchief.
Dec, 14	United States Air Force,	Capt. Joseph B. Jprdan, flying a Lockheed F-104C Starfighter set a new altitude record when he reached 103,395.5 ft over the Edwards AFB. Flight Test Center California. During this flight, Capt. jordan reached 98,424 ft 930,000 m) in only 15 minutes 4.92 seconds. This was the first aircraft taking off on its own power to reach the 30,000 m and 100,000 ft altitudes.