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M. P. Ferguson, President of Bendix Aviation Corporation, presents the Bendix Trophy to the winner of the 1953 Race, Major William T. Whisner, Jr. who broke all previous records by flying the 1900 mile course at a speed of 603.547 miles per hour. In the background are Miss Julie Bishop, star of the motion picture "Sabre Jet" and Major Edward Johnston who finished second, just four seconds behind Major Whisner.