8th AF Museum: walk through history

A Lockheed SR-71A "Blackbird" sits on display at the 8th Air Force Museum on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2011. The long-range advanced strategic reconnaissance aircraft had a maximum speed of 2,000+ mph with a service ceiling of 85,000+ ft. Throughout its nearly 24-year career, the SR-71 remained the world's fastest and highest-flying operational aircraft. This particular aircraft accumulated 2,981 flying hours, including operational missions. It was one of two SR-71s reactivated in 1995 and saw service with NASA and the Air Force until 1999. This aircraft was delivered to the 8th Air Force Museum in Dec. 2003, and was dedicated on the centennial of the Wright Brothers historic flight Dec. 17, 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston)

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