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Spec · 03-11-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ45TH

Thanks everyone for their responses. I've been actually using that map DefianceDan linked to try and find one available for a photo shoot. And no, I don't have any military clearance, was hoping to find one on display out in the open (most are indoor museums).

I think I have found one so far out by Edwards AFB in CA. I've looked at Google maps at the AFB in Dayton and can't locate it on the map. But might be there.

Really? Awesome!

The Blackbird is one of my all time favorite birds! Back in the day when I was in the service, I was stationed at NAS Lemoore with an F/A-18 squadron (VFA-97, did two WESTPAC's with that bunch). We had old birds like the A-6 Intruder, and the F-4 Phantom on display there in similar fashion. They looked badass. Wish I would have taken some up close pics with my Z28 like above.

Along with the Hornets, I personally was able to experience up close squadrons of F-16's, F-15's... even the occasional F-117, and a B-2 while stationed there. I would give that all up to fly in one these bad boys in a heartbeat! Such a phenomenal piece of human ingenuity.

camaro1350 · 03-11-2015, 08:47 PM

I'm retired Air Force but when I was stationed at Ellsworth AFB SD I got to fly the B-1 Bomber in simulator. Out of 3 of us trying to fly it none of us could handle the air refueling. We all crashed and burned. But I was the only one that landed it safely without crashing it. Was so proud of myself then and it was so cool.

The SR-71 was still flying when I was still in. Awesome plane and it leaked fuel like crazy but once it's flying the metal heats up and expands the metal and seals the fuel leaks. Way ahead of it time first flight was in 1964 amazing.

Demon War Horse · 03-11-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shibbs

Pretty sure this is the AFB in Dayton Ohio. Good friend of mine works there.

www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
1100 Spaatz St
Dayton, OH
(937) 255-3286

YF-12A

Nice YF-12 and D21 drone!

RJT Impala · 03-11-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

Nice YF-12 and D21 drone!

You know your stuff! Most people don't know those were separate and different vehicles! good job

EMB135Driver · 03-11-2015, 10:16 PM

I've seen a list of the locations of all the remaining blackbirds.....trying to see as many as possible. Macon GA and Richmond VA have them outside off military bases....Kalamazoo, Michigan Has one inside.

KW Baraka · 03-11-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Looks like it might be at Lackland AFB in San Antonio Tx......

Yep!

KW

Zoneblitz3 · 03-11-2015, 10:56 PM

There's an SR-71 at the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. This pic is not that one. There are also a couple of Saturn Vs and a shuttle mock up, amongst many others.

Demon War Horse · 03-12-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

You know your stuff! Most people don't know those were separate and different vehicles! good job

That platform was always my favorite... I would take any no matter if A12, YF-12, SR-71A, SR-71B, or M21 and D21 set up. There are some wild stories I have read on those planes. You have to love something that gets more fuel efficient the faster it goes.

I still personally think it could probably hit Mach 4, but we will never officially know.

Cam_Cam · 03-12-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

I've seen a list of the locations of all the remaining blackbirds.....trying to see as many as possible. Macon GA and Richmond VA have them outside off military bases....Kalamazoo, Michigan Has one inside.

I've been to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo (use to live there). It's a really neat place to visit for a few hours. The Blackbird is impressive in person, but there's also a ton of other stuff. My favorite was the 3D flight simulator theater type thing they have. Very cool.

texas34 · 03-12-2015, 10:27 AM

We need a lackland Afb group trip

I4toV8 · 03-12-2015, 10:40 AM

now thats a picture!!!!!!!!!!

GR8WHITE1 · 03-12-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ45TH

Thanks everyone for their responses. I've been actually using that map DefianceDan linked to try and find one available for a photo shoot. And no, I don't have any military clearance, was hoping to find one on display out in the open (most are indoor museums).

I think I have found one so far out by Edwards AFB in CA. I've looked at Google maps at the AFB in Dayton and can't locate it on the map. But might be there.

There is an airpark out hear in palmdale in front of lockheed and northrop which is near edwards but no way in hell would they let you park your car close enough to take a nice picture. There are two there.

SR71 · 03-12-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8WHITE1

There is an airpark out hear in palmdale in front of lockheed and northrop which is near edwards but no way in hell would they let you park your car close enough to take a nice picture. There are two there.

Yeah I looked at that location, Blackbird Park. They are facing main streets and no way to get any decent pictures there. Too bad really because it's sweet.

Ernest T · 03-12-2015, 02:39 PM

Back in the 70s I supported SR-71 reconnaissance missions out of Cypress. It was an awesome aircraft, but I imagine satellite reconnaissance is much better, cheaper and safer.

03-11-2015, 08:47 PM	#16
camaro1350 Drives: 2013 Camaro RS 1LT, 6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 603	I'm retired Air Force but when I was stationed at Ellsworth AFB SD I got to fly the B-1 Bomber in simulator. Out of 3 of us trying to fly it none of us could handle the air refueling. We all crashed and burned. But I was the only one that landed it safely without crashing it. Was so proud of myself then and it was so cool. The SR-71 was still flying when I was still in. Awesome plane and it leaked fuel like crazy but once it's flying the metal heats up and expands the metal and seals the fuel leaks. Way ahead of it time first flight was in 1964 amazing. __________________

03-11-2015, 10:16 PM	#19
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,121	I've seen a list of the locations of all the remaining blackbirds.....trying to see as many as possible. Macon GA and Richmond VA have them outside off military bases....Kalamazoo, Michigan Has one inside. __________________

03-12-2015, 10:40 AM	#25
I4toV8 Dazed & Drives: matte blue 2014 z28(186) 2015 R1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Jungle Posts: 708	now thats a picture!!!!!!!!!! __________________

03-11-2015, 10:56 PM	#21
Zoneblitz3 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99, Crystal Red Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 34	There's an SR-71 at the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. This pic is not that one. There are also a couple of Saturn Vs and a shuttle mock up, amongst many others.

03-12-2015, 10:27 AM	#24
texas34 Drives: 2014 V6 M6 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 12	We need a lackland Afb group trip

03-12-2015, 02:39 PM	#28
Ernest T Drives: 2014 RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salado TX Posts: 320 View My Garage	Back in the 70s I supported SR-71 reconnaissance missions out of Cypress. It was an awesome aircraft, but I imagine satellite reconnaissance is much better, cheaper and safer.