LTC Raymond E. Yeilding, pilot, adjusts his flight suit with the help of physiological support personnel from Edwards Air Force Base prior to his record breaking, coast-to-coast flight in an SR-71 aircraft. The plane, which is being delivered to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington for permanent display, made the flight in 68 minutes. Yeilding was assisted by LTC Joseph T. Vida, reconnaissance officer, who is assigned to Detachment 6, 2762nd Logistics Squadron along with Yeilding. Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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