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Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 10:15 pm
by POL
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SR 71 pilot Brian Shul suddenly died last night in Reno, Nevada, at age 75, of a cardiac arrest. He is well known for his story speed check. He was a courageous man who fought his way back from a debilitating plane crash in 1973, His goal was to fly the SR 71, and he achieved his goal. Brian died doing what he enjoyed the most, talking about the SR 71. He was last night's keynote speaker at the Nevada military support alliance annual gala. After his speech, he keeled over, and doctors in the house performed emergency CPR to no avail. Prayers for his family and his many Friends.
Linda Sheffield
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:28 am
by Blackcat1
Very sad indeed.
RIP
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 7:23 am
by Snoop 95
A great man whom I once had the pleasure of meeting.
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 7:41 am
by reheat module
I met him once on a Red-Flag Nevada exercise with the Tornado. He took time to speak to us as a group of engineers, a truly inspirational person and left us somewhat humbled with his story. A brilliant aviator - and what wit!
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 5:01 pm
by Ghastly Whisper
Awwww I think quite a few of us met him at one of the Mildenhall Air Fete's, I definately remember talking to him and his backseater. I cant remember the year unfortunately.
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:46 pm
by CenturionSapper
Very sad news
RIP
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 7:45 pm
by 65thAgressor
I and my friend steve met him at aviaton nation airshow at Nellis in 2016. We both got signed photo's and a 50th anniversary sr71 coin. He was and is a legend in the aviation world. RIP Brian and thoughs with all his family and friends.
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 6:30 am
by The Phantom
This is a shock to learn of this.
How sad.
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 3:05 pm
by Unknown74
Never saw an operational Blackbird unfortunately only the Blackbird at Duxford but this chap seems to have been a total legend in Blackbird Circles so to speak. Anyone who flew that aircraft deserves total respect. R.I.P. Mr Brian Shul.
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 4:17 pm
by AndrewBarclay
One of my treasured possessions is Sled Driver Fly The Worlds Fastest Jet by Brian Shul Brian as well as being the Pilot of the Worlds fastest jet also took time to take some amazing photographs of the heavens and that is where you belong God Bless You Brian
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 6:48 am
by monkeypuzzle11
Sad News, he will be missed
Re: Brian Shul died aged 75
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 10:03 am
by Pjross
Sad news indeed.