Thread: SR71 Blackbird: The Fastest Plane On Earth

15 Fascinating Facts About The SR-71 Blackbird, The Fastest Plane On Earth | HistoryInOrbit.com | Page 13

There is an SR71B at the Air Zoo in my town, quite something to stand next to and look at.

Yea, she's quite the bird especially considering when she was built.

Bob

I got to see them take off and land when I was in Okinawa in 1971 or 72 can't really remember the year. I was in the air force at the time. beautiful bird.

I remember when one came to the CNE Air Show. I was delivering newspapers at the time, so it would have been between 75 and 81, likely closer to the end of that period. Just remember hearing the noise and seeing that great triangular shape come screaming low over the houses. AWESOME sight.

I just love the fact is was designed and built using U.S. Customery Units, not S.I. I wish I could have seen them in action, the technology is mind boggling!