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Picture of the Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird aircraft

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61-7964 (cn 2015) Shot from T-38 chase plane while on assignment for National Geographic magazine. Beale AFB (KBAB) in the background.
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A visitor from Austria posted Fri August 28, 2009:
This is the most beautiful airplane I have ever seen - unfortunately much too expensive to keep!!!

A visitor from Spain posted Thu April 16, 2009:
I just love the SR-71A and the whole story behind its design and operation.

A visitor from Iran, Islamic Republic Of posted Sat September 15, 2007:
Wonderful photo from a rare-to-see aircraft.

A visitor from Russian Federation posted Sat September 9, 2006:
Beautiful bird, but had to retire when Soviet Air Forces bought some MiG-31

A visitor from Belgium posted Thu August 10, 2006:
Very nice

A visitor from United States posted Fri August 4, 2006:
Who said the Blackbird was ugly?! Then you've never
seen one up close (I have, as several airshows, on static display within 50 feet). One of the most graceful, beautifully designed aircraft you'll ever see (the designers of the Blackbird also built the
L-1011 TriStars).

A visitor from United States posted Sun July 23, 2006:
Great shot of a great aircraft. Go USA.

A visitor from United States posted Tue July 4, 2006:
Cool

A visitor from United States posted Sat June 24, 2006:
One of the 5 most beautifully designed jet airplanes I have ever seen. What an intimidating look! The KGB agent who got the first photo of the SR-71 must have crapped his pants!

To Lockheed and the great men who designed and tested this machine - Thank You!

A visitor from - posted Mon June 12, 2006:
Every angle of this venerable bird screams Blazing speed. Shot at Many times but Never once shot down, this 40-year old design still looks Very 21st century-ish, though long retired. She remains the world's Fastest & Highest flying jet. Thanks, David, for sharing this picture.

A visitor from United States posted Mon June 12, 2006:
An awesome aircraft that I used to watch near RAF Mildenhall many years ago. Wonder what else is out there now, so many years ahead of the game!

A visitor from Germany posted Fri June 9, 2006:
It's one of the best birds of the world. Great to find a good picture of the SR-71, because it isn't easy to find a brilliant pic of the Black Bird on Airliners.net

A visitor from Hong Kong posted Fri June 9, 2006:
I just love this sexy Blackbird!

A visitor from United States posted Fri June 9, 2006:
I feel this is one underrated plane for the era it was designed in. I love seeing any pictures of these planes

A visitor from United States posted Fri June 9, 2006:
This plane is one of the most beautiful planes around.

A visitor from Netherlands posted Thu June 8, 2006:
An excellent shot, but in my opinion it's an ugly airplane.

A visitor from Portugal posted Thu June 8, 2006:
My favourite plane ever, beautiful.

A visitor from United States posted Thu June 8, 2006:
This picture brings back a lot of fond memories watching the SR-71. I grew up just 5 miles from the approach to Beale AFB and would always run outside when I heard the SR-71 fly by even though it was an every day experience. I really miss seeing this bird these days. Thanks so much for sharing!

A visitor from United States posted Thu June 8, 2006:
A great shot of one of my favorite planes! Thanks for sharing!
Tony

A visitor from Germany posted Thu June 8, 2006:
A great shot of a legendary masterpiece of avionic.

A visitor from France posted Thu June 8, 2006:
Simply the best of this one!

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