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Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
SR-71 crew selection process described as astronaut-level
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The article describes how the Air Force selected SR-71 Blackbird crews through a semi-regular board at Beale, reviewing multiple applicant files per seat. It says serving SR-71 crews reviewed each folder and voted on newcomers, emphasizing the need for an astronaut’s body, iron nerves, and stomach to handle Mach 3 and high-altitude flight.
WHO: Serving SR-71 crews and an Air Force board at Beale
WHAT: Serving SR-71 crews review applicant files and vote on new SR-71 crew seats.
WHEN: Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
WHERE: Beale
WHY: The selection process is used to choose SR-71 crew members who can safely handle Mach 3 and 85,000 feet flight demands.
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