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  1. jwaller

    SR71 Blackbird

    to the best of my knowledge the last 2 SR-71's were retired by NASA in 1999. The museum in Richmond, Va has one on display. they also have the power cart used to star the engines on the ground. FYI It's 2 chevy 454's tied end to end and a 90deg drive shaft that goes up into the aircraft.
  2. jwaller

    SR71 Blackbird

    thank you jimk for your service and for your story. I sat amazed at every word. I too am a pilot but only fly at mere fractions of what you have attained. .83-.85 is prob about the fastest I'll every go. The SR-71 is my fav ac of all. I often get sent to Richmond, Va for one reason or...
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