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956 on the ramp at Beale AFB - Lockheed photo courtesy of Tony Landis

956 was the first of two SR-71B trainers built. She was first flown by Bob Gilliland and Steven Belgau on November 18, 1965.

Col. Doug Nelson and LtCol. Ray Haupt deliver 956 to Beale AFB, January 7, 1966 - Lockheed photo courtesy of Tony Landis

SR-71 crew chiefs in late 1967 prior to the first Kadena, Okinawa OL-8 Operations. Front Row: Calvin "Link" Spangler (977),Doyle Dunn (973), Don Person (969),Claude "Nick" Nickerson (956), Willard Smith (980), Don Hornbrook (962), Tony "Bill" Zorros (975). Middle Row: Dwain Allen (978), Gene Harrah (970), Jack Kennedy (979), Marcus Mitchell (971), Jim Martin (974), Eugene Darby (961), Joseph Schwartz (968), Leroy Hansen (959), George Anderson (972). Back Row: 61-7956. - 1st SRS photo via Phil Loignon

Capt. Dave Fruehauf and Capt. Al Payne with 956 - 1st SRS photo via Phil Loignon

Maj. James Hudson and Capt. Norbert Budzinski with 956 - 1st SRS photo via Phil Loignon

Col. Doug Nelson and LtCol. Russel Lewis with 956 - 1st SRS photo via Phil Loignon

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