About Us

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I have 30+ years in my profession.

As an SR-71 Blackbird, Code 42 Machinist, I had 10 years supervising Metals Technology functions in the

SR-71, U-2, KC-135Q, and T-38 units.

Also worked on B-52G, B-52H, KC-135A, T-37, UH-1A, A-10, CH-47, UH-60 & related equipment.

Certifications and Qualifications

Advanced Aviation Machinist Graduate, Aerospace Management Certification,

USAF Metals Processes Qualifications, USAF Advanced Aerospace Composite Structures, Welding, Heat treating, & Electroplating Graduate.

USAF- RETIRED

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINIST AND AEROSPACE WORKERS- RETIRED

BLACKBIRD ASSOCIATION MEMBER

ID VERIFIED EBAY MEMBER

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(Greetings and Welcome)

We specialize in the fabrication, modification, repair, and restoration of metal items, collectibles, one of a kind items, and antiques. We have many years experience working on some of the worlds most technically advanced aircraft and support equipment. This is where high value critical assets must be repaired First quality /First time. Attention to detail and an honest concern have been applied to your item.

Thanks, Dan Freeman (Tsgt USAF Retired)

Return policy
Detailed item descriptions are given utmost care. If your item is not as described your money will be cheerfully refunded.

The statement below was made after seeing the photos of my pieces, by the Renowned Aviation Author / Aircraft Historian / Aerospace Archeologist.
Also known as The X-Hunter, PETE MERLIN

“I can tell just from looking at the photos that the pieces are authentic. I have a great deal of experience with Blackbird parts. This is the real deal.

A certificate of authenticity is just a piece of paper. Anyone can print one. A collector has to educate himself to know whether the item in question is as advertised. I can tell you, in this case, that it is.”

Pete W.Merlin 8-18-2007
Author, Aircraft Historian and Aerospace Archeologist
You can read about Mr. Merlin and his amazing quest for lost X-Planes on the following web sites.
The X-Hunters - Aerospace Archeology Team
Home Page of The X-Hunters - Aerospace Archeology Team.
www.thexhunters.com/

SR-71 Parts Technical Data

DESCRIPTION OF THE TURKEY FEATHERS ASSEMBLY

AN ACTUAL PART of SR-71 AIRCRAFT!!!
Also known as (Turkey Feathers) this is a Titanium or Nickel alloy segment panel plate ASSEMBLY of the nacelles exhaust section ejector flaps, Expansion Joints.
The outer TITANIUM part is a 4 piece construction of contoured formed sheet welded to angle braces and a square bar.
The inner NICKEL part is a two piece construction of contoured formed sheet welded to round bar.
The assembly has part numbers and QA stamps.
Approximate size-- 38-1/2” x 7”. V shaped-- 7 wide down to 1”

NICKEL ALLOY SPEC— Hastelloy X / 60Ni – 22Cr – 19Fe – 9Mo – 0.6W
This is a Super High Temperature Exotic Nickel Alloy it has high strength at high temperatures with very high toughness.
At room temperature the tensile strength is rated at 114,000 lbs per square inch.
Identification Spark Test- Reddish sparks.
Non-magnetic Non-ferrous Alloy.

TITANIUM SPEC—BETA 120 / Ti – 13 V – 11 Cr – 3A1.

Unified National Specification Number--- R58010

Russian Specification Number--- TC6
This amazing piece of aviation history is a metallurgical wonder. Some of its awesome characteristics include its ability to throw off heat, otherwise known as Low Thermal Conductivity this can be formulized as –
Kt = Kto – a(t – to) and K = Btu/(h-ft2-F/ft) and a = 0.001 and Kto = 9.
Within a temperature range of 70-570 degrees Fahrenheit in other words it’s about 1/15 that of Aluminum.
Ultimate Tensile Strength is 38 – 205 ( x 10 to the 3 lb/ in. 2) or can be up to 185,000 lbs per square inch in tension.
Melting Point is 3272 (Deg F) 772 higher than Carbon Steel.
Identification Spark test- abundant bright white sparks.
Non-magnetic Non-ferrous Alloy.

SUPER RARE ITEM

THE GENIUS DESIGN OF THIS ASSYEMBLY IS ITS ABILITY TO FUNCTION IN A HUGE DYNAMIC RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
IT MUST ALSO HAVE MANY TYPES OF STRESSES AND COMBINATIONS OF THESE STRESSES APPLIDE TO IT.
ITS DESIGN MUST BE SIMPLE AND OPERATE PERFECTLY.
ITS DESIGN MUST TRANSITION FROM A MECHANICAL ASPECT TO AN AERODYNAMIC FORM.
THIS ASSEMBLY IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE AIRFRAME BY FASTENERS BUT MERERLY FLOATS IN ITS POSITION.

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST PUNISHING STRESS AREAS OF THE AIRCRAFT. IT WITHSTANDS THE TREMENDOUS PRESSURE, HEAT, AND VIBRATIONS OF THE MASSIVE J58 TURBO JET AFTERBURNERS WITH NEARLY 35,000 POUNDS OF THRUST EACH AT OVER 3200 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

ONLY 7 TIMES THE THICKNESS OF A HUMAN HAIR.
NEARLY 40 INCHES LONG AND THE TITANIUM PART WEIGHS ONLY 15 oz AND THE NICKEL PART WEIGHS ONLY 10 oz.

THESE PARTS ARE HEAT TREATED FROM THE SEARING TEMPERATURE OF NEAR SPACE FLIGHT AT MACH 3+ AND HAS ENDURED MANY TOP SECRET MISSIONS AND STILL HAS EXHAUST SOOT ON IT.

HERE IS SOME INTERESTING ECONOMIC DATA ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT A REALISTIC PRICING TOOL; THE GDP INFLATION RATE CALCULATOR IS FROM THE NASA WEB SITE.

AT 34 TO 50 MILLION DOLLARS PER AIRFRAME IN 1963 DOLLARS AND A DRY WEIGHT OF 60,000 LBS THAT COMES TO 35 TO 52 DOLLARS PER OUNCE. THE TITANIUM TURKEY FEATHER WEIGHS 15 OUNCES. IF YOU ADD INFLATION AT THE NOMINAL GDP RATE YOU HAVE AN INFLATED VALUE OF $181.93 TO $267.55 PER OUNCE.

AMAZING HISTORY, THE PERFECT AIRCRAFT, WELL BEYOND AN ARTFORM. IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT NO AIRCRAFT WILL EVER BE BUILT TO EXCEED THE CAPABILITIES OF THE SR-71 BLACKBIRD. IT IS THE PINICLE AIRCRAFT UPON ENTERING THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AEROSPACE MUSEUM.

EXPERIENCE THE GENIUS OF KELLY JOHNSON AND THE SKUNK WORKS TEAM. OWN A PART OF THE SR-71 BLACKBIRD.

No symbols, or any colorable imitation of such words, initials, or seals in connection with any merchandise, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in any manner is to be calculated to convey the impression that such use is approved, or endorsed, by any Agency, or person.

Customer Feedback

Dan
I'm very impressed with my ring...Your design is "sleek" by lending the impression of "mechanical beauty" as once having been part of a much larger machine. Well done, I salute your talent in this creation. And again thank you for the smooth transaction. If you ever need a recommendation, I'm your man ...Neil Bishop

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Everything came as described and in great shape!

Thank You!
I have not personally met anyone that knows as much about the Blackbird as Dan Freeman.
Not only is he a wealth of knowledge with respect to the Blackbird and its history, he also knows about the intricacies of the B120VCA Titanium material and its workability. Amazing stuff. I could talk to Dan for hours and I am sure he would gladly accept.

Thanks Dan for not just keeping the dream alive, but allowing some of us to obtain a true piece of this incredible machine and at a very fair price. Dan, his history with the Blackbird, and his products are the real deal.

Jim Rhoads
Flight1 Aviation Technologies

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