Gosh how can i have missed this post!

I never go to the timeout section!
Thanks a lot cazalea for these stunning pictures. The SR-71 is my favorite aircraft, i used to have a tiny model of it when I was a child. This plus alphajets flying daily over my home made my an aircraft addict!
I really want to see one in real! Seeing the New York one on the aircraft carrier Enterprise is my aim.

Watchwise, i always stayed clear from pilot ones, except a Casio gw-2500 (but is that a pilot watch??). I was never really satisfied in imitations without history. Maybe I'll get a Breitling one day, like the latest aerospace evo night mission, or an old navitimer patrouille de france. Maybe.

Thanks again for these shots. I'll come here more often!

All the best,
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Saturday fantasy: SR-71 and B-52

By: cazalea : February 25th, 2017-07:52

SR-71 Blackbird Let's just say it's Saturday morning, the chores are done, and we need to take a look at the state of affairs of the planet. Rather than open the newspaper (on our iPad), we walk to the hanger. We fire up these two Buick Wildcat V8 engines...

More please!!!

By: ik2000 : February 25th, 2017-08:08

I love these older aircraft, as they really were game changers with regards to the course of history. The U2 spy plane is one that I also love reading about - watching the James May (BBC ex-Top Gear presenter) youtube clip showing the journey into low atm...

Thank you for this detailed visit...

By: nilomis : February 25th, 2017-08:52

Shame on humankind, that cannot produce better planes, after all those years. Cheers, Nilo

Good point!

By: Harry2 : March 7th, 2017-20:10

I do wonder though if there is a successor to the blackbird that is still understandably classified. Although with satellite technology it might not be necessary.

Great Post Thank You :) The SR71 pictures look like something MB&F would make ! [nt]

By: templetowers : February 25th, 2017-09:40

Please do the follow-up

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 25th, 2017-10:11

and thank you for showing two legendary aircrafts Cheers D P.S. Dr. Strangelove is superb movie

I just watched the trailer for Dr Strangelove

By: cazalea : February 25th, 2017-22:23

It must be 40 years since I\'ve seen that movie. Time for another viewing. Cazalea

More Aircraft at the March Field Air Museum

By: cazalea : February 25th, 2017-10:18

Here's the view as you exit the freeway and approach the March Field Museum: I'll walk you through some of the exhibits: Yes, those are MIGs behind the B-29 There were actually quite a lot of visitors on the chilly Thursday morning we visited. Notice the ...

Can't believe theres a Folland Gnat there :D , Yugoslavia had 2 delivered for evaluation and I believe one is in the Air Museum in Belgrade, interesting bird indeed :) [nt]

By: Rogi : February 25th, 2017-20:46

The SR-71, an amazing piece of design and engineering.

By: HSTE : February 25th, 2017-10:30

Great report. Cheers, HSTE

Great photos....

By: AuHavrePro : February 25th, 2017-14:10

of great planes, I was not aware of this museum so thanks for this report, I am confident I will take the time to visit the place! And even though I have seen the SR-71 numerous times myself, I have not seen it in a setting like that where you can even cl...

I almost jumped in (no one was looking) but the sign was very clear

By: cazalea : February 25th, 2017-14:27

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WOW ! Congratulations on your purchase !

By: bimbeano : February 25th, 2017-14:22

Owning a Blackbird must be very special ! What's the highest speed you reached with it ? ;-)

I haven't run it yet, still looking for a refueling partner ...

By: cazalea : February 25th, 2017-14:32

Trouble is, this tanker isn't fast enough. The Blackbird would fall out of the sky trying to fly slow enough ... I have flown a SPEEDBIRD though but I sold it. :-( ...

Definatley a follow up, i do plastic models so this will all get saved and hopefully be able to clear some od these birds off my shelf ;) hehe Excellent photos and really enjoying everything

By: Rogi : February 25th, 2017-20:42

you've posted

Quiz time! Great post, now to see who's on their game....

By: JToddH : February 26th, 2017-05:01

Your first photo: SR-71 Your last photo: P-38 What person do these two aircraft have in common? ( Hint: One of my heroes! )

Kelly Johnson

By: ZeroHour : February 26th, 2017-17:14

Head of Skunk Works and designer of both aircraft.

Yes, sir! Brilliant engineer!

By: JToddH : February 27th, 2017-15:29

You should add the U2 and F117!

I must admit that I give credit to Ben Rich

By: ZeroHour : February 28th, 2017-09:23

Project manager for propulsion and heat management systems for Skunk Works. Without him the SR-71, F117, and U2 would have not been possible. This is not to undermine K. Johnson work by any means, but it is neat to know the men "behind the scenes". Sincer...

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