Marta Bohn-Meyer Signed Cut Signature with Portrait SR-71 Blackbird Pilot (PSA) (d) 2005
First female flight engineer to fly in the SR-71 Blackbird
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"**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by SR-71 Pilot Marta Bohn-Meyer – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA**
Presented is an exceptional and historically significant **hand-signed cut signature** by **Marta Bohn-Meyer**, renowned NASA engineer, test pilot, and the first woman to fly in the back seat of the **legendary SR-71 Blackbird**. Executed in **pencil**, this signature has been **encapsulated and authenticated by PSA/DNA**, one of the most trusted names in autograph authentication, ensuring its legitimacy and long-term preservation.
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### **Biography of Marta Bohn-Meyer**
**Marta Bohn-Meyer (1957–2005)** was a pioneering figure in American aviation and aerospace engineering. She began her career with **NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center** and quickly advanced to become the **first female flight engineer to fly in the SR-71 Blackbird**, the fastest manned aircraft ever built. As part of the NASA SR-71 program, she flew critical missions to gather scientific data, contributing to advanced research on aerodynamics and high-speed flight.
Beyond her groundbreaking role in the SR-71 program, Bohn-Meyer also served as **chief engineer at NASA Dryden**, where she oversaw major flight test projects and helped shape the direction of American aeronautics research. An accomplished aerobatic pilot, she was a passionate advocate for women in aerospace and served as a role model to countless aspiring pilots and engineers.
Tragically, Bohn-Meyer lost her life in an aircraft accident in 2005 while practicing for an aerobatic competition, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, bravery, and technical mastery.
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### **Item Features**
- **Signer**: Marta Bohn-Meyer – NASA test pilot and engineer
- **Aircraft**: SR-71 Blackbird (NASA test program)
- **Medium**: Hand-signed cut signature in **pencil**
- **Authentication**: **Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**
- **Condition**: Signature remains clear and legible; securely preserved in PSA's protective holder
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### **Summary**
This authenticated cut signature by **Marta Bohn-Meyer** is a rare and meaningful artifact honoring one of the most significant female figures in American aerospace history. Her contributions to high-speed flight, engineering innovation, and her barrier-breaking role as the first woman to fly in the SR-71 program make this a prized collectible for enthusiasts of aviation history, NASA memorabilia, and pioneering women in science and technology.
An extraordinary addition to any serious collection of space, aviation, or SR-71 artifacts."
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