Then, I heard it — the click of the mic button from the back seat. That was the very moment that I knew Walter and I had become a crew. Very professionally, and with no emotion, Walter spoke: “Los Angeles Center, Aspen 20, can you give us a ground speed check?

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From a short piece by an unknown SR-71 pilot on being the fastest guys in the sky. (via Craig Hockenberry) (via matthewb)

This is such an awesome story.

(via blakewhitman)

That was good.