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Published: 2009-05-07 05:16:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 256; Favourites: 6; Downloads: 30
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This is the legendary SR-71 that is at the entrance to the Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. This particular aircraft holds the speed record from LA to Washington DC in 1 hour, 4 minutes, 20 seconds. 2,124 MPH (over 3 times the speed of sound)!Related content
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Nice photo, did you know that an SR-71 hit another speed record when it was shown at a fair in Paris, and returning to the U.S., with the help of thetime zone, it arrived four hours before their departure from France.
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Ahhh yes... The SR-71 hit many records in her life. All unbroken to this day too. The Blackbird in this photo Holds the record from L.A. to D.C. Very fast and beautiful.
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Well defined, fast and beautiful.
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Nice shot! The Blackbird was a legend on Okinawa, too, know as the black Habu (snake), because of it's long 'neck' and the shape, it appeared to be a coiled snake going forth in an attack. I forget the date they stopped flying them out of Japan, but there is a dedication on Kadena AFB at the flight line to this line of aircraft.
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Thank you!! I've read a little about the Habu at Kadena. I think they were retired in the mid-90's
Thanx again for the compliment on the photo. Please be safe and take care of yourself over there
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i still wanΒ΄t to see that fascinating aircraft, nice shot by the way
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Thanx! This is actually the 2nd one I've seen. I have also gotten to see the one at the Museum of Flight near Seattle, WA. Power and beauty... she's both.
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