| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 61-7979 |
| Alternate Serial: | 17979 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2030 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 9 SRW |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | San Antonio - Kelly FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KSKF IATA: SKF Local: SKF Other: - |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 704079 |
| Photo Comment |
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For most people, the lower sign is probably redundant. The one above it mentions some feats accomplished by this Sled, like flying the first three of nine sorties from the eastern US seaboard to the Middle East - and back - during the Yom Kippur War. These missions were flown out of Griffiss AFB, NY, and involved close to 11.5 hours of Blackbird air time, including over five hours above Mach 3.0. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 July 2024, and has since been viewed 241 times. |