"Rare Photos Of The SR-71 Blackbird Show Its Amazing History" Topic
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| Tango01 | 13 Dec 2014 1:13 p.m. PST |
"The SR-71 Blackbird is, without a doubt, the most advanced aeroplane ever built in relation to the technology available at the time. It broke all aviation records, it flew incredible missions, and it became the stuff of legend. Lockheed Martin published its history in this collection of high resolution scans of old photos…"
See here
link Hope you enjoy! Amicalement
Armand |
| Lion in the Stars | 13 Dec 2014 9:13 p.m. PST |
Ooooh, Blackbird pics! I'm always game for more blackbird pics! |
| JasonAfrika | 13 Dec 2014 11:47 p.m. PST |
Wow, amazing pics. Thanks! |
| Tango01 | 14 Dec 2014 1:01 p.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed them boys!. (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
| Chuckaroobob | 14 Dec 2014 10:11 p.m. PST |
Its even got a cool nickname "Habu"! |
| 49mountain | 16 Dec 2014 1:35 p.m. PST |
Could they be usefully today with all the 4th and 5th generation type fighters? If I recall correctly, the Air Force at one time considered them for a fighter / interceptor role. Is that correct? |
| Whatisitgood4atwork | 22 Dec 2014 9:07 p.m. PST |
According to wiki, there were prototype interceptor versions. Such a beautiful aircraft. After all these years, it still looks like the future. |
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wants to know if you can tell the difference between weaker and stronger magnets with 3mm aircraft.
