The F-100 was the USAF’s first operational aircraft capable of flying faster than the speed of sound at 760 mph in level flight. The prototype YF-100A made its initial flight on 25 May 1953, and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953. F-100s flying from Edwards AFB set several world speed records, including 755 mph at low altitude by the prototype in October 1953 and 822.135 mph at high altitude by an F-100C in 1955. Originally designed to destroy enemy aircraft in aerial combat, the F-100 later became a fighter-bomber. North American built 2,294 F-100s before production ended in 1959. The USAF flew F-100s in Vietnam, and many were also flown by the air forces of Denmark, Taiwan, and Turkey. The YF100A was the second of two prototypes built and made its first flight in October 1953. It is the oldest Super Sabre in existence. The aircraft was displayed on a pedestal at Keesler AFB, MS, for over 35 years, was acquired by the AFFTC Museum in 2001, and was restored by the 412th Test Wing Surfaces Team in 2007.