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Undefeated Record
Undefeated record: The world record for the world’s longest continuous flight was set in 1959 by Robert Timm (pictured) and his co-pilot John Cook.
Duration of the Flight
Months in the air: The men flew in this four-seater aircraft for 64 days, 22 hours, and 19 minutes.
Publicity Stunt
Police presence: The stunt was conducted as publicity for the Hacienda hotel and casino, which operated on the Las Vegas Strip for 40 years from 1956 to 1996.
Aerial Refueling Technique
Aerial refueling: “When they needed to refuel, they would come down and fly very low and just above stall speed, then the truck came along and winched up a hose and then used a pump to transfer the fuel into the airplane,” says aviation historian Janet Bednarek.
Innovations in Aviation
Cessna 172: Timm spent months modifying his chosen plane, adding a mattress to sleep on, a small steel sink for personal hygiene, and a rudimentary autopilot.
Remarkable Airmanship
Long haul: It really was a dramatic show of airmanship,” says Bednarek of the refueling ballet.
Celebrating the Record Breakers
Record breakers: Holding their trophies for the world record endurance flight are Robert Timm, Preston Foster (actor and ground operations manager), Warren “Doc” Bailey (owner of the Hacienda), and John Cook.
