An SR-71 Blackbird basks in the evening moonlight at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The aircraft is part of the Air Force Flight Test Museum. The aircraft on display at the main museum is the 6th prototype, S/N 61-7955. Assembly started on 13 May 1964 and #955 first flew on 17 August 1965. Throughout its career, this aircraft served as the Palmdale test aircraft until being replaced by SR-71A #61-7972 in 1985. Last flown on 24 January 1985, #955 accumulated 1993.7 hours of flight time. (Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)
Date Taken: | 01.13.2025 |
Date Posted: | 02.03.2025 18:04 |
Photo ID: | 8853062 |
VIRIN: | 250113-F-MN185-1125 |
Resolution: | 4032x3024 |
Size: | 2.39 MB |
Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
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Downloads: | 3 |
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