Robert and Joan Wallick

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Robert and Joan Wallick set a new record flying round the world eastward in June 1966.

Robert Wallick and co-pilot wife Joan circumnavigated the world, starting and finishing in Manila, Philippines, spanning a record distance (at that time) of 23,129 miles. The flight began on June 2, 1966 and ended on June 7, 1966. It took the couple five days, 6 hours, 17 minutes, and 10 seconds to accomplish the flight. The couple used a twin engined Beech Baron C-55 called Philippine Baron.

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