Maj. Thomas Estes and

Capt. Dewain Vick

Left: Dewain Vick - RSO

Right: Tom Estes -Pilot

Crew History

26 Apr 1971 USAF Pilot/RSO: Thomas Estes/ Dewain Vick fly a SR-71 #968 15,000 miles in 10 hours 30 minutes non-stop

18 Jul 1972 Thomas Estes/ Dewain Vick receive McKay Trophy for 10 hour record SR-71 flight on 26 April 1971

20 Sep 1973 President Nixon awards Thomas Estes/ Dewain Vick the Harmon International Aviator Award for their record flight on 26 April 1971

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