Originally Posted by Roll Inverted and Pull

In 1963 my wingman and I were to go after a U2, big exercise... We were in full pressure suits, flying Chance Vought F8E`s. Mach 1.8 at 35,000, pitched up 30 degrees in a zoom climb. We gave out of energy at 61,000, no where near the U2. If you think he flies at 60,000, you are about 40,000 off.The curvature of the earth was plainly visable, as was a really dark blue sky.