SR-71 Blackbird
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Thanks for that.
I remember as a young kid going to Farnborough airshow and watching one landing (my uncle was in the business so my dad and I got some free passes a couple of times). Helicopters flying upside down and a walk through concord's cabin. Nice memories.
I remember as a young kid going to Farnborough airshow and watching one landing (my uncle was in the business so my dad and I got some free passes a couple of times). Helicopters flying upside down and a walk through concord's cabin. Nice memories.
Jamie
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I recall it taking off frequently in the mid-80s, when I got a job as a 'Trainee Building Services Engineer' for the Property Services Agency, who look after all Crown Estate. I was 'posted' to RAF Mildenhall.
It was very loud, and shortly after take off, would shoot up nearly vertically. Got a close up once in the hangar, when there was an issue with the hanger doors. We had to wait around half an hour after it had returned before the Americans let us in the hangar, due to 'secret stuff'.
My job in Mildenhall did not last long, as it was costing more in food and rent than I was earning, so had to jack it in.
It was very loud, and shortly after take off, would shoot up nearly vertically. Got a close up once in the hangar, when there was an issue with the hanger doors. We had to wait around half an hour after it had returned before the Americans let us in the hangar, due to 'secret stuff'.
My job in Mildenhall did not last long, as it was costing more in food and rent than I was earning, so had to jack it in.
flatpopely
Prog Rock/Moderator
I was lucky enough to go, with work, to Huntsville. Saw the 71 and lots of other cool stuff.
Graham B
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The sadly recently departed Brian Shul on the SR-71, grit, perseverance and hope. A long watch but worth it if you haven't already seen it. Includes the infamous 'speed check' tale.
Author Brian Shul on piloting the SR-71 - YouTube
Author Brian Shul on piloting the SR-71 - YouTube