The amazing SR-71, number 972, at Kadena as it undergoes a last minute engine run-up prior to a reconnaissance sortie over the Soviet naval base at Vladivostok

Unofficially, the SR-71 carried many nicknames, including the "Habu", "SR", "Lady in Black" and "Sled"; but most of us know the SR-71 as the "Blackbird". The SR-71 was developed as a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at speeds over Mach 3.2 and at 85,000 feet. The first SR-71 to enter service was delivered in 1966 and due to politics, it was retired in 1990. However, the USAF still kept a few SR-71s in operation up until 1998, after a few were brought back to service in 1995. NASA's DFRC at Edwards AFB, CA flew the SR-71 from 1991 until its final flight in October 1999.

Joining the artist John Shaw every print is countersigned by a minimum of SIXTY SR-71 Pilots and RSO's

Overall Print Size 37" x 26"

Edition Size – 500

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