Tuesday, March 24th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, March 24th — 

On this day, back in 1970 – Cadet John Penney, Class of ’70, establishes the soaring altitude record.  Starting at the Academy airfield, he was launched by airplane tow at 11,500 feet altitude over Manitou Springs.  He caught a mountain wave and rode the glider above Pikes Peak to the altitude of 33,900 feet. 

…Also on this day, back in 2017 — The Academy ice hockey team defeats Western Michigan 5-4 in the first round of the NCAA hockey tournament in Providence, Rhode Island.  It was the Falcon hockey program’s second-ever NCAA tournament win. 

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