[MilCom] "BLACKBIRD" SR-71

[John-RC Flyer]

Duane,
 
Excellent overview of the Blackbird...  When I was stationed in Okinawa in '68/'69,
there were 2 SR-71's at Kadena AFB. 
The one bird that was lost was out of Kadena, if I remember rightly.
We used to sit at the end of the runway and watch them take off.. 
We had to use alot of cotton for our ears....... They were loud!!!!
 
The MP's would let us photograph the SR-71's, but wouldn't let us take pix of
the B-52's taking off (loaded) on strike missions. Go figure.....
The B52's sure saved out bacon a few times in 'Nam ('66-'68). We always 
wondered where they came from. Glad they were on our side.....
 
Anyway, great reading.
73,
John   K1RC


--- On Mon, 11/24/08, Duane Mantick <wb9omc at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Duane Mantick <wb9omc at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [MilCom] "BLACKBIRD" SR-71
To: "milcom" <milcom at mailman.qth.net>
Date: Monday, November 24, 2008, 6:25 AM

That was quite a delightful presentation!!!  I have always enjoyed reading
Blackbird stuff when it comes from those who actually flew it, as I think they
have a unique perspective.
//snip//
That's a thumbnail on the subject; there are some excellent books available
on the subject that give considerable detail.

Duane



--- On Tue, 11/18/08, Jack Nesmith <jnesmith2 at cfl.rr.com> wrote:

> From: Jack Nesmith <jnesmith2 at cfl.rr.com>
> Subject: [MilCom] "BLACKBIRD" SR-71
> To: "milcom" <milcom at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 11:10 AM
> http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/SR-71/index.htm
> 
> 
> Jack
> Deltona, FL
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