• Aircraft:

  Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

• Reg: 61-7981 photos
• Serial #:

  2000

• Airline: United States - US Air Force (USAF)
• Photo Date: Dec 23, 2016
• Uploaded: Jan 14, 2017
• Ogden Hill Air Force Base - KHIF, USA - Utah

"The Bastard" SR-71C. The only C variant in existence and the final Blackbird to be manufactured by Lockheed. "This aircraft never lived up to the usability of the SR-71B as it had irregular maintenance procedures and its aftermarket construction caused the aircraft to fly in a constant yaw, which gave it its nickname "The Bastard." Consequently, the SR-71C was used on a limited basis from 1969-1976." So amazing to see this relic of aviation resting in my home state. [1600px]

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Aft section of the only SR-71c in existence and the final Blackbird to be produced by Lockheed

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"The Bastard" SR-71C, canopy detail

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61-7981 A look into the cockpit of an SR-71

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