Robert L. Stephens

Robert L. Stephens
Colonel Robert L. Stephens by YF-12 in 1965
Nickname(s)The Silver Fox
Born(1921-12-01)December 1, 1921
Gilmer, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 21, 1984(1984-05-21) (aged 62)
Munich, West Germany
Place of burial
Gilmer City Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1943–1973
Rank Colonel
CommandsChief of Fighter Operations, Edwards AFB, 1952–55
Test Director F-104 1954–58
Test Director YF-12 and SR-71 1963–68
AwardsLegion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Meritorious Service Medal
Other workAerospace Representative

Robert L. "Silver Fox" Stephens (December 1, 1921 – May 21, 1984) was a United States Air Force test pilot who set several speed and altitude records while testing the Lockheed YF-12 and SR-71.