Working with Airfield Maintenance, I was part of the ground crew that launched this exact flight from YYZ (Pearson International Airport, Toronto) Lt. Col. Rosenberg was the pilot, Col. Don Bulloch was his RSO. Good times. You'll never forget sitting on the runway about 50 feet away from an SR-71 while it does a full-power run-up. Your whole body vibrates.

Nothing like a Blackbird!

This thread could be the start of all sorts of tales, and not just SR-71 tales either. 

Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 05, 2025, 02:52:59 AMThis thread could be the start of all sorts of tales, and not just SR-71 tales either. 

I shall alert MI5 and the CIA immediately. Have to earn my stipend somehow 

Fond memories of working SR-71s during the mid-80s whilst at LATCC.