6571st ARL

The 6571st Aeronautical Research Laboratory (ARL) was a United States Air Force unit activated in the late 1950s at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Tasked primarily with advancing aerospace technology, the 6571st ARL supported experimental flight testing, research, and development of cutting-edge aircraft systems during the height of the Cold War. Its personnel worked closely with other military and civilian agencies, contributing to significant breakthroughs in aeronautics and propulsion. The unit played a crucial role in supporting the Air Force Flight Test Center before its eventual redesignation and consolidation into larger research organizations as technology advanced.