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-=Jeff=-
04-07-2010, 03:08 PM
this is a great read:

http://gizmodo.com/5511236/the-thrill-of-flying-the-sr+71-blackbird

and an AWESOME piece of machinery

I remember seeing one at Eglin AFB Museum in Florida
TFENT
04-07-2010, 04:21 PM
That guy is an amazing writer. Fabulous piece!

I kind of feel that way when I drive the Vette. Spectacular piece of American ingenuity at 160mph. Although I am sure the Vette isn't near as smooth at top speed as the SR-71 was described to be. Still as exhilarating though I am sure.

My ZR-1 in triple black parked in the garage looks just as sexy as one of those SR-71's does parked in a hanger. ;)
XfireZ51
04-07-2010, 05:26 PM
What a brilliant plane! Look up the word FAST in Websters and you'll see a picture of the SR-71. Maximus Acceleratus. MEEP MEEP! I've been a fan of the Blackbird since seeing Revell models of it in the 60's. Then the models all went away. Couldn't find them anymore.
IowaZR-1
04-07-2010, 06:31 PM
Awesume article.....love the part about the sonic booms....kinda like saying..."smile ...you've been on candid camera"
-=Jeff=-
04-07-2010, 08:52 PM
What a brilliant plane! Look up the word FAST in Websters and you'll see a picture of the SR-71. Maximus Acceleratus. MEEP MEEP! I've been a fan of the Blackbird since seeing Revell models of it in the 60's. Then the models all went away. Couldn't find them anymore.
now is your chance:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-72-Revell-SR-71-Blackbird-85-5810-2005_W0QQitemZ370361178086QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item563b3f17e6
carter200
04-07-2010, 10:10 PM
Saw them take off almost everyday when I was stationed at Beale AFB, CA. The U-2 was cool to watch, too.:thumbsup:
-=Jeff=-
04-08-2010, 10:06 PM
A-12 OXCART:

http://www.madracki.com/usarmyhawk/jpg/a12.jpg
carter200
04-08-2010, 10:21 PM
A-12 was the earlier version of the SR-71. Last used in 68'. A-12 was single seater.
-=Jeff=-
04-08-2010, 10:22 PM
A-12 was the earlier version of the SR-71. Last used in 68'.

YEP..
scottfab
04-08-2010, 11:44 PM
One of our members Tony Baqua (sp) was a pilot for the SR71.
I wonder if he is still in the club? I met him at the Pirate Racing dinner in Palm Desert
at JVDs old haunt.
Also see this site for info on the YA 12.
http://www.aero-web.org/specs/lockheed/ya-12.htm