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In this except from my conversation with Retired Air Forces Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, she talks about taking off in the U2 Reconnaissance aircraft with the assistance of 'pogos' - training wheels for the wings on this bicycle-gear configured aircraft with a 103' wingspan. 

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All about the newest spy plane being flown in Europe.  Note this episode was recorded prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

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BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."

He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.

In this 'Ask Me Anything' session, he responds to questions asked by the general public.

Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group to access BC's written responses in full: 10 Percent True group | Facebook

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BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."

He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.

This is the final interview in a series of four. 

10 Percent True Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/10percentrtrue

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BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."

He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.

This is the third interview in a series of four. 

In it, he describes what it was like to fly the SR-71 Blackbird, how the aircraft worked, and the challenges of flying at Mach 3+ on the edge of the atmosphere. 

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50 second plug for Red Eagles

BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."

He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.

This is the second interview in a series of four. 

In it, he describes what it was like to fly the SR-71 Blackbird, how the aircraft worked, and the challenges of flying at Mach 3+ on the edge of the atmosphere. 

Please like, share and subscribe!

50 second plug for Red Eagles

BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."

He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.

This is the first interview in a series of four. 

In it, he describes his route to pilot training, flying the KC-135 and C-130 in South East Asia, the RB-57F, and his eventual acceptance into the US Air Force's Test Pilot School. 

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Part 4 of 4.

Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades. 

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Part 3 of 4

Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades..  

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Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades..  

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Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades..  

This video is released on the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed U-2.

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