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Evergreen Museum’s bi-annual Evening with the Blackbird Fundraiser brings together SR-71 crew and the fans of the world’s fastest manned spy aircraft.

This rare opportunity to meet the elite team of pilots and experts behind the Blackbird only happens once every two years. So, be sure to save your place for an exclusive evening with the SR-71 Pilots, Recon Systems Officers, Support & Maintenance Specialists, and the Propulsion Systems & Skunk Works Experts.

The SR-71 crew also includes three world record holding pilots:

• Ed Yeilding: Record for Flight Time from L.A. to D.C. (64 min 20 sec)
• Al Joersz – World Airspeed Record Holder (2,193.167 MPH)
• B.C. Thomas – Most SR-71 flight hours

Click here to get to know the whole crew before the event.

The evening will include amazing storytelling, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, and Cold War era aviation lore, all within the Evergreen Museum’s East Pavilion.

Our partners at Visit McMinnville have a list of lodging opportunities for those that are planning to to stay the night.

Click Here to Check Out Available Lodging.

Our evening will also feature opportunities to win one of the following prizes (Raffle tickets will be available at the event for $25 each):

• An SR-71 Collector’s Package – featuring: ‘The Illustrated History of America’s Legendary Mach 3 Spy Plane,’ an SR-71 Tee Shirt & Ball Cap, and a Selection of SR-71 Patches. (Value: $50)
• A SR-71 Cockpit Experience Package – A second chance if you missed the chance to pre-purchase. (Value:
  100)
• A Private After-Hours Tour with Evergreen’s CEO + Spruce Goose Cockpit Access (for up to 6 guests). At a date and time that works for both parties (Value: $4,000)

This is a night for aviation lovers, history buffs, and fans of innovation—don’t miss it.

NOTE: All proceeds go to support Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum’s Education, Restoration, and New Exhibits programs.

EVENT DETAILS

When: 6:30PM to 9:30PM, Friday June 13th, 2025.

Where: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum’s East Pavilion

What: An evening of amazing history, storytelling, fine food & wine, and more…

Why: To support Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum’s Mission to educate and inspire past, current, and future generations of aviation & space exploration enthusiasts.