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David E. Fruehauf (Dave), was an [[SR-71]] Blackbird pilot<ref name=":0">Former SR-71 Blackbird Pilot Capt. David E. Fruehauf on Bob Lazar and Area-51's S-4 - Richard Geldreich, Jr. - [https://medium.com/@richgel99/former-sr-71-blackbird-pilot-capt-david-e-fruehauf-on-bob-lazar-and-area-51-s-4-24980ad5ac38 Medium]</ref>, verified [[Area 51]] employee<ref>[https://thelynchburgtimes.com/david-fruehauf-obituary/ Air Force pilot David E. Fruehauf dies at 83 - The Lynchburg Times]</ref> and [[Disclosure (conspiracy theory)|UAP disclosure]] advocate.
{{Infobox insider account | name = David E. Fruehauf | image = USAF Captain David Fruehauf (ret).jpg | caption = Captain David Fruehauf, a former test pilot at Area 51 | other_names = Dave | role = Test Pilot | affiliation = [[United States Air Force]]; [[Area 51]] | affiliation_in_practice = Test pilot for experimental aircraft | status = Deceased | | experience_date = 1960s–1980s <!-- Approximation of active career timeline --> | experience_location = [[Area 51]], Groom Lake | experience_type = Experimental aircraft testing | technology_encountered = [[SR-71 Blackbird]], experimental platforms | alleged_activities = Test pilot operations, insider knowledge of [[S-4]] facility | claims = Support for [[Bob Lazar]]'s S-4 claims | public_accounts = History Channel interview (2020), various UFO-related publications | known_for = Statements on [[Bob Lazar]] and [[S-4]] | notable_contributions = Insights into [[Area 51]] operations | attempts_to_debunk = <!-- Reflects controversy --> | notable_works = Featured interviews in alternative media }}
'''David E. Fruehauf''' (commonly referred to as Dave) was a distinguished [[SR-71 Blackbird]] pilot, a verified [[Area 51]] employee, and a figure in [[UFO disclosure]]. During his career as a test pilot, Fruehauf worked at [[Groom Lake]], conducting experimental flight operations and supporting the development of advanced aviation technologies. He is known in the UFO community for corroborating elements of [[Bob Lazar]]'s claims about the [[S-4]] facility.


He is known by the UFO community for his service to the United States, his work as a test pilot at Groom lake and his confirmation of [[Bob Lazar]]'s [[S-4]] facility. To his family, Dave was a rock and despite his extensive knowledge, a really good listener.
Fruehauf passed away on October 10, 2020<ref name="lynchburgtimes">{{cite news |title=Air Force pilot David E. Fruehauf dies at 83 |url=https://thelynchburgtimes.com/david-fruehauf-obituary/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |work=The Lynchburg Times }}</ref>, leaving a legacy both as a skilled aviator and a trusted figure among enthusiasts of extraterrestrial disclosure.


== Statement on Bob Lazar/S-4 ==
== Career ==
In a 2020 interview with History channel, Fruehauf stated:<ref name=":0" /><blockquote>“Bob Lazar’s statements and all the things he has said have gelled now. To the point I think he’s very credible”.
[[Captain (rank)|Captain]] David Fruehauf served as a pilot for the [[United States Air Force]], including testing experimental aircraft at [[Area 51]]. Notably, he flew the iconic [[SR-71 Blackbird]], one of the most advanced reconnaissance platforms of its era. His time at Area 51 involved exposure to classified programs, which later informed his statements regarding Lazar's claims about [[S-4]] and reverse-engineered alien technology.


“When I was there (Area 51), we knew about S-4, but we didn’t know what they did…they would go in a different direction in a bus, and we went on to the north.”
Fruehauf's gained recognition within the UFO community for his willingness to discuss elements of secrecy surrounding Area 51 and his efforts to provide clarity on controversial topics like [[Bob Lazar]]'s credibility.


“…for me, that after I left there, they had seen Bob Lazar there. And they admitted that to me recently.”</blockquote>
== Statements on Bob Lazar and S-4 ==
In a 2020 interview with the [[History Channel]], Fruehauf commented on Lazar's claims about Area 51's S-4 facility:<ref name=":0">Former SR-71 Blackbird Pilot Capt. David E. Fruehauf on Bob Lazar and Area-51's S-4 - Richard Geldreich, Jr. - [https://medium.com/@richgel99/former-sr-71-blackbird-pilot-capt-david-e-fruehauf-on-bob-lazar-and-area-51-s-4-24980ad5ac38 Medium]</ref>
 
> “Bob Lazar’s statements and all the things he has said have gelled now. To the point I think he’s very credible.”
 
He elaborated further:
 
> “When I was there (Area 51), we knew about S-4, but we didn’t know what they did… they would go in a different direction in a bus, and we went on to the north.”
 
> “…for me, after I left there, they had seen Bob Lazar there. And they admitted that to me recently.”
 
Fruehauf's testimony has been cited as evidence supporting the existence of S-4 and its alleged research on extraterrestrial technologies. However, his statements remain controversial and are debated by skeptics who question the credibility of such claims.
 
== Personal life ==
Known to his family as a steadfast and compassionate individual, Fruehauf balanced his extensive knowledge with a humble and approachable demeanor. He was remembered as a good listener by those close to him.
 
== Legacy ==
David Fruehauf remains a notable figure in discussions of Area 51 and UFO disclosure. His statements have contributed to ongoing debates about government secrecy and the existence of extraterrestrial technologies.
 
== References ==
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