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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• U-2 (af.mil) — If you've ever thought about flying the U-2 out of Beale AFB, this guide lays out exactly what it takes, from flight-hour minimums and security clearances to the documents you must mail to the Beale recruiting office. It also explains the two-week interview TDY at Beale, training pipeline, deployment tempo, and how inter-service or Guard/Reserve pilots can navigate current restrictions.
• A Piece of String Solved the Mystery of the US Air Force's Crooked SR-71 Blackbird (19fortyfive.com) — Beale AFB plays a central role in this story of how crews tried to nurse a crippled SR-71 trainer nearly 1,000 miles back to the base, and later used a hybrid "Bastard" Blackbird there for training. The article explains the mishap, the improvised SR-71C's quirks, and how a simple string finally solved its mysterious crooked-flight readings.
• 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (af.mil) — Beale AFB gets a notable mention in this detailed history of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron, which was stationed on base from 1986 to 1990 flying U-2s, SR-71s, and T-38s. The piece traces the squadron's lineage, commanders, aircraft, and combat roles from World War I through modern reconnaissance missions.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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