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Make it stand out LAST OF THE REMAINING WHOLE SR-71 TITANIUM PARTS (OUTER EJECTOR NOZZLE FILLERS) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/fd7dd508-23b2-46e5-9cf6-bde9e6f1e522/P1200653+copy.JPG Home - Make it stand out SR-71 NACELLE RIB PART SECTION DISPLAY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/fab714de-3791-4013-bcaf-2a1c976825a4/attachment.png Home - Make it stand out SR-71 TITANIUM RING WITH NAVY SHIP DECK WOOD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/fa436638-f0f1-4067-8e65-39f9ee661d6e/flask+b+1.JPG Home - Make it stand out DRINK FLASK WITH INLAY OF SR-71 TITANIUM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/fce0145b-ddb1-4156-8890-0af3b6aebefd/P1140671.JPG Home - Make it stand out NOTE FROM SR-71 PILOT AND 9TH SRW WING COMMANDER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/d57d0edc-b8e8-45a9-ac20-7d03271986dd/Screenshot+2025-10-31+at+9.18.38%E2%80%AFAM.png Home - 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Make it stand out SR-71 TITANIUM SPIKE TIP DISPLAY (NOS) https://www.mach3ti.com/history daily 0.75 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1493954168614-0D9T2EUW9Y2VD9X4R7CV/image-asset.jpeg History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1493954246398-520DWJCCKXPMPGKU9AI9/image-asset.jpeg History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1493954885001-H8EB8VTK3Z6VGYEW8Q5E/image-asset.jpeg History Photo showing the "Father" of the SR-71, top secret Code Name, the A-12 (Archangel-12), the 12th and final design concept that was approved for the CIA contract of a high speed, high altitude reconnaissonnce aircraft. Seen here, unpainted bare Titanium, a miracle of aviation. 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As we got farther and farther away, it diminished in size. Finally, it shrank to the size of a marble, the most beautiful you can imagine. That beautiful, warm, living object looked so fragile, so delicate, that if you touched it with a finger it would crumble and fall apart. Seeing this has to change a man. I felt the power of God as I’d never felt it before” — JAMES IRWIN, COL, USAF, LUNAR MODULE PILOT, APOLLO 15, YF-12 TEST FORCE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1494383485451-7RON8UEIKUPS6N6RZBQM/image-asset.jpeg About GRINDING BLACKBIRD TITANIUM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1494382891916-LYJZ5P5DKURN77JN3ZHW/image-asset.jpeg About This photo shows me holding in my bare hand a small shard of Titanium from the SR-71, glowing RED HOT! 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Thicker Depending on the width and size I will make the ring bulkier. Standard I will select the best thickness, based on the width and size for a perfect balance between the look and comfort. Thinner Depending on the width and size I will make the ring as thin as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/7721248a-4340-44d8-8d07-4b95a8bd0238/P1230720.jpg Products - Make it stand out This is a photo of one of the parts that my rings are created from. These Titanium ejector nozzle parts controlled and contained the tremendous heat and thrust that pushed the Blackbirds faster than a speeding bullet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497670722998-HSC33ETNKZT4GSW262UW/FullSizeRender.jpg Products Includes a personalized Certificate with all the details as well as a Fact Sheet. FREE- USPS PRIORITY Shipping in the U.S. https://www.mach3ti.com/comments-testimonials daily 0.75 2023-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497034487810-H2PXIWW3HZQVSWTVSCGF/FullSizeRender.jpg Comments & Testimonials Dan, The piece is beautiful and the display stand is great! I absolutely love them, and thank you again for helping me. I thought I had missed out on my opportunity to own a piece of history, and you made sure that didn't happen. Here's a photo of it on display on my Skunk Works shelf in my display shelf. Thank you very much. Mike M I K E L Y N A U G H P H O T O G R A P H Y~ A K R O N , O H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1f73ff15-53b3-43ec-80a3-45ee4b3741e2/Screen+Shot+2022-06-11+at+10.09.34+AM.png Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497034875868-9B43IRHHCZ3XHGL9YWL5/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, I’m back in the UK now. While I was visiting the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in Oregon I asked the staff if it was ok for me to put your ring over the pitot of their SR-71 and take some photos, they very kindly agreed and I must admit It did attract a bit of interest as to where people could get one. I sent them all in your direction of course! I also rested it on the inside of the ejector nozzle as well. I have posted them on my personal online photo gallery which I am free to do so you may link to that if you want. https://www.flickr.com/photos/bdaviddean/sets/72157656030719580 When I got back to the UK I decided to take a studio shot of the ring before it gets scratched or worn and I’m very pleased with the way this came out. Feel free to use this photo on your site wherever or however you want! Hope you like the photos! Thanks Ben Dean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/2fa0ad4e-5bc8-47aa-87c2-23a1019cf7ce/Screen+Shot+2022-06-11+at+10.09.52+AM.png Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1630635397249-A0ELRSCNZC1V5N1GWXAF/20210831_152748.jpg Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/29405ebd-d473-4506-803d-86d63c04a319/Screen+Shot+2022-06-11+at+10.34.49+AM.png Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1630772868701-VBYDAF5E21TFY59IKKU2/EXPLODED+SR.jpg Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1630773007722-S33UZJ3Q5V1W5PYR4QBM/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+1.37.03+PM.png Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1630773073982-TQKVU1MKMWA2ZSXNPBSI/SR-71+Rocket+Ride.jpg Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1630773136239-0KNN2U9NZUVHXQQCW08B/SR71+Titanium+drill+shaving.jpeg Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out SR-71 Titanium Drill Shaving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1630633871353-Z65MR1EPGWKFONCUDBWO/image1.JPG Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497034990926-BGUMY00QTXQLV7W4ZOAN/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, Well I made it to Seattle last night! My body clock is all a bit confused currently so I'm wide awake at 4am. So I thought I would send you a quick email about the ring. Let me start by saying wow. The pictures my friend sent me don't do it justice at all. In person It is even more beautiful and what's more it fits me absolutely perfectly. It's so comfortable! The coloration is perfect as well! It has surpassed all my expectations and I couldn't be happier. You sir are a highly skilled craftsman! Amazing! I will treasure it for the rest of my life. I will take some pictures of it over the rest of the holiday but I probably won't have time to send them to you until I get back to the UK. Thanks Again. Ben Dean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497035138273-UNFWMETFQSCFPS0R3RAS/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Col Morgan and Maj Gen Joersz still maintain the WORLD'S ABSOLUTE SPEED RECORD in SR-71A, #617958, set on 28 July 1976. A 37 year long record, and still counting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497035341390-Z7JDPT879632BMB9HM5W/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hey Dan, Just wanted to let you know that the package arrived and everything looks great! The ring is flawless, the shield looks awesome especially with JP-7 cooked on the back, and I really appreciate the dog tags as well. She is framing the certificates and they'll be put on display. Vanessa and I are getting married this December so I'll be sure to send you some pictures from the wedding. One thing is for sure Dan you are achieving your goal, preserving the history of the SR-71 and the operation behind it. Once again I appreciate your hard work and thank you for the opportunity!!! Sincerely, John Whalen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497035466868-50RD4LGU8J07MYJAME4M/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials In memory of the Secret Heroes of AREA 51 Laser Engraved Blackbird Titanium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497035642167-HH8A5KGI6S7KVXKD8QYQ/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan, Received the rings today… Beautiful. Regards, Ed McKim, SR-71 RSO Ed Mckim The SR-71 RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEM Executive Handbook HABU AIR CREWS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497036031328-QRKPA7OW16VAZ7UTSWNE/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan: The Wristband and Dog Tag were great! Would love the silhouettes! I’d like to order another wrist band for a friend, this one with the skunk on it. Semper Fi Steve Reichert USMC (RET) www.SteveReichert.com Dan, My friend loved the stuff! On the way back I lost my wedding ring. What's the $, and ETA on getting a size 11 ring out to me? Steve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497036189090-C03EVLWOOBRVF5RMZ0JM/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan, I received my dog tags. Pretty awesome. Went to the Clothing Sales Store on base today and bought "dog tag silencer"---just a rubber circle that goes around the tags. I put the 2 tags back to back and put them in the silencer and works great to wear them both as one. Still owe you a picture. Doug Soifer, SR-71 RSO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497036412235-3NM1R3S534PEW5NEU15T/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497036496664-0ZRQ2H0VU7M7ASF521D4/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497036616774-UG4DH0BOMNDU6LA982H7/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Z1FLEbAbl4Q A WONDERFUL WEB SITE! Dan, A sincere thanks for putting the book up front on the fan page, you have done a great job on all the pages and I hope to get a chance to see you in McMinnville so you can tell me about working Titanium. Best of luck in your enterprises. Sincerely, Donn Colonel Donn A. Byrnes, USAF (Retired) Colonel Byrnes was instrumental from the early days of the Blackbird program, SR-71/YF-12 Test Force. He was an SR-71 Sensor Test Engineer and Flight Test Engineer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497036766401-2PIZ4AEFOU3UKJMVGLXX/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Brian Shul, Major USAF (RET) SR-71 Pilot 19 April 2009, Beale AFB Flightline, in front of SR-71 Shelters. Autographing MACH 3 Titanium Collectibles and now a proud owner of a whole SR-71 mission flown part of 61-7960 Dan, Thanks for the note. Your website is really fun to go through. That's quite a collection of stuff you have there. I see you have some of the old Mach 1 posters there too. I'd be very interested in seeing what you have from aircraft 960. Perhaps we can make a deal. I'm opening up a full gallery of my photography sometime later this year, here in Marysville and will have some special items around the gallery. I'm including both my nature photography as well as my aviation photos. It's something I've always wanted to do. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing what you have. I recently was lucky enough to acquire a full 'pie panel' from the leading edge of the wing, in excellent condition. Keep up the good work, Brian Shul "SLED DRIVER" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497041096342-PB7CMP8C2MK3ZSB8GVX2/Leland20Haynes.jpg Comments & Testimonials Dan, I am overwhelmed with the contents you have sent me. I stared in awe at the SR-71 silhouette and the 972 expansion joint. I kept saying to my wife “This is just incredible!” I cannot adequately express my gratitude to you for sharing your talent and artwork with me. These items are one of a kind and for sure are now one of my most prized possessions. I thank you Dan for taking the time and effort to reform these titanium pieces into true works of art not only for me but for generations to come. These items are truly one of the highlights of my Blackbird experience. Leland Haynes Trophy on display with the unit, and the Medal commemorating the 1974 Speed Record. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037273108-K1YGDCS4S7DUS3OO55VW/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037243082-LLI0FO0YYVL878LS0TH9/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037204672-S8G9W5BEI0ZK10PGTBNR/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037398978-VH61ULFRX8RJI86VWE2S/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Museum of The Forgotten Warriors and Library Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037434583-WDAJGITZIPQG0F524QP6/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037511230-8ERG6DBQOWBX2RQMNPEE/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Well Dan, You've done it again. Made me a very happy camper! I carry my bottle opener with me daily as a good luck piece! Lorrie surprised me on August 10th in Carmel with my fine new wedding ring! As a silk screen artist decades ago I lost my wedding ring at some point since I washed my hands nearly 8 times a day. Sad! But this is the utmost replacement. I worked on 974 for 2 years from '67 and I embrace knowing this ring was from such a successful bird saving America with reconnaissance! Thank you so much! Hope things are going well since I don't see you on FB these days. My next step is to post a FB pic of your fine art! Adios, amigo! :) George Carrie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037635536-63M3TO7NV8UAQRYCT76U/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials The British people loved the SR-71 Blackbird and would stand for hours just to get an autograph from one of the aircrew members. "Air Fete 85" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037736241-GTBOR9K62HXAK5QXGNHU/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037773358-EBQER0JJQ9RFDFNUGMOP/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Col Walt Watson, SR-71 RSO / SR-71B, #617956 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497038037287-P7QZQ8CK4JJS52NDBZIB/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037912381-X8C80MW2MP4XD0X98WWU/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Commemorative SR-71 Challenge Coin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497037980894-JCFY77USZBD7TPT833S3/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials A Vulcan Bomber over DET 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497038193654-GJBG9ZJTL3UNSCRRUGY5/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan, Please accept my thanks for such wonderfully handcrafted and fascinating piece of history. It's amazing to me that a piece of 972 will continue flying with me around the world - not nearly as fast or as high, but flying nonetheless. I took some pictures of 972 a few weeks ago at the Udvar-Hazy Center a few weeks ago, and I'd like to share a few of them with you. I've resized them to 500 px wide and 72 dpi for web use, and if you'd like to have full resolution images I'd be delighted to send them to you. Please feel free to use these in any way you please, professionally or personally, with no attribution needed - they are yours. Hopefully this email will send properly - Thanks again, Dan! John Grace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497038225363-979KS3ZRB0UGQHZHLGBC/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Titanium Ejector Part used to create SR-71 Titanium Ring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497038338305-TJ4D81NJ2QU6JB1PHVFH/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, I somehow missed writing you to let you know the ring arrived safely and it looks fabulous. The fit is perfect as well. Thanks for doing such a great job on it. All the best, Tony Landis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497038544111-EP4WKHD992NURJKNBCQV/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Challenge Coins commemorating the 1st operational mission of SR-71A, 617974. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497038630076-VMIW8PB75G6V83L7UR2K/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials SR-71 Titanium MACH 3+ Diamond Patch Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497038735515-TKB5D0PB4FSEE0C4U6CC/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Laser Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497038814190-RJT43IL0HXEVSHSHSQVL/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Matching Set of SR-71 Titanium Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497040197431-PZGBZZGN4PPQ8294CQ0Y/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan, Thank you so much for the ear rings. You have no idea how much I appreciate it! Christine Dimitry, SR-71 Maintainer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497040289909-HCSB44TUAETYDLLKDUCL/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dear Mr. Freeman, My brother-in-law C.J. Miles finally received his pocket tool opener/key chain on Wednesday of this week. I took a long time finding the right framing for his materials. Man, he was excited and called and talked for 30 minutes about how surprised, pleased, and excited he is with his gift from you, Stephanie, and I. I had mentioned to you before that we both worked at Bendix Corp. in South Bend, IN, where the stainless steel fuel system for the J-58 was assembled, tested, and came back for overhauls. C. J. also spent time on the J-58 program in West Palm Beach at Pratt & Whitney where coordination meetings were held and test cells were operated. He has some good stories to tell. He now works at GE in Grand Rapids, MI, which is close to the Kalamazoo Museum and SR-71B #61-7956. He has been to see that Blackbird too. So, today he was taking his tool and certificates that you provided to his work to show his friends his good fortune!!! Another guy you've made very, very happy Dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thought you might need to know all of this in case you start getting requests for items from the Grand Rapids, Michigan area!!! The GE plant engineers manufacture electronic flight dash panel instrumentation and bus components for the F-35 JSF and Boeing 787, as well as others. But, those are the programs I know C.J. is working on right now in the Quality Engineering department. Finally, I know you are not a jeweler and you state that specifically on the website. However, I was wondering if you would consider making a cross for me to wear in my role as Pastor, please sir? I got the idea from the very bottom image you post on the web page. I could get my own chain for the cross if you would consider honoring my humble request? Hope to hear back from you soon!!! And thanks again for the tools and your friendship. Respectfully, Rev. Gregg A. Presnal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497043905939-QBZD1YFR6I445NFJCYBF/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, We received the ring today and it's exactly what he wanted. Thank you so much for the incredible craftsmanship, fast turn-around, and preciseness in the order. Additionally, your customer service was wonderful. Thanks again! Courtney Parker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044006351-YGQB5BJN5VDJO7KTPJIL/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan, I received the 3+ Diamond Patch display and my wife already has it in our glass Lockheed display case with the models of T-Birds and Starfighters that I used to fly. There is of course an SR-71 model in there too! Thank you so much for such a wonderful and beautiful piece of Lockheed history. Blue Skies, and Tailwinds, JR Kincaid Zipper Driver http://www.i-f-s.nl/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044072176-2UG5T1SL59L689E2GL8P/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044185682-LJNG0PFD8YP91LK1EQPP/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044220642-X18CNZMU7RVLLC2BGURI/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044332370-1CXZ9E5CTI37N6ZUT0J9/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan, I arrived at 19 years old, assigned to 9th OMS, in early '66, and didn't see an aircraft for two or three months. Spent time in Army intelligence classes in the little buildings away from the hangers and so many others I couldn't possibly remember. When the first aircraft began operations, we were one day escorted to some buses, driven to the twin "A" and "B" hangers, and we still had no idea of what we were to be tasked. Escorted past armed guards, and into the closed hanger, and were all just absolutely shocked at the sight. We walked around it while being briefed, followed by likely CIA and/or NASA engineers, and started learning that someone was always watching, checking badges, and looking over our shoulders. Having gone through so many security briefings and instructions on what would be zero tolerance for security clearance loss if any rules were broken. Running my hands down the soft texture of the matte black titanium was, as I've said before, like stroking a thoroughbred champion race horse; which of course we who had the privilege of working on proved to be an apt analogy. Fast, sleek, and rare… resting, but ready to run. And that it did. Joe Satterwhite, SR-71 "B" Team Maintenance Crew. http://www.satgraphics.com/ http://www.screamingeagles.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044492830-4J3HJQF1PVGZ989ECGYO/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, Our rings arrived a few days ago and they are fantastic! They are extremely comfortable to wear and look great. My wife and I are privileged to be a part of this important piece of military history. This is particularly symbolic for my wife whose dad was an SR 71 pilot out at Beale AFB. We will both wear them proudly. Thank you, Michael and Lori Blake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044587123-EQS9WC11S2JNVIFGT1YM/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials by John Olp, Msgt, USAF (Ret) HABU Propusion System Supervisor. GIANT 24" x 36" Quality Photo Prints Limited Availability Introductory price of only $49.99 Contact John at - dewaltman2@hotmail.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044743392-RUHMQU5YZJAD7JEXXL2Q/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials 4 inch diameter SR-71 Titanium Disc commemorating the last multi-record breaking flight of SR-71A, 617972 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044833196-Q7Q9HP6LH5JABWNQ86PI/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497044941513-9VKQSLINHWS2CSI6547Z/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan, Received the ring today. Thank you, very cool. We both work at NASA and he is a big SR-71 and all aircraft and car fan. This is right up his alley. One question. The little piece of metal that came in the package, what is that? Thanks again. Wendy Given https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497045354108-YM52J0L0JPUE3JCM3MOW/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Cool U-2 launch this afternoon 25 Feb 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497045772130-GPB8GRASX9M27ZWTEBIQ/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497045799702-GPLWKEC61GI8LPVDBJE0/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497045824720-IA925U6NZZKIGHGQEF2Z/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Photo sent in by David Nolte. TEOC Cameras were installed in the SR-71, P & Q bays. David was a TECH REP for the Cameras on the SR-71 & U2 for 41+ years from 1965 to 2006. Cameras for both platforms were built by a Company called HYCON Mgf. in Monrovia Ca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497045973317-EO74J6QL98NELD9JDGLS/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Col Morgan and Maj Gen Joersz holding this Bicentennial Flag that accompanied them after their historic flight. Beale AFB, 28 July 1976 Lockheed Video https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497046498930-LHLIYBU8APRMB3UB1O79/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Top quality SR-71 Blackbird prints now available. "On The Edge Of Night" by the talented artist, Mark Karvon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497046529695-26UHGNKJOCELPH1YIKDK/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Invasion of the HABU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497046553133-JL1JNPF77R5M31XF2VO9/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Lockheed Advertisement 23 July 1965 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497046576132-17T9QSXZK6L0YUKOXRU0/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hot forging was done at Wymann Gordon on the East Coast. 50000 ton forging press, nicknamed the "Major". http://files.asme.org/ASMEORG/Communities/History/Landmarks/5662.pdf After you read this PDF document you will see how tremendously huge this task was. Under Kelly Johnson's insistence and direction, it was made plain to the Department of Defense that, one day, it would have to invest in heavy, 250,000 ton metal forming presses. When the A-12 / SR-71 series was built, none were available. In fact, those used in it's construction were over fifteen years old and had been confiscated from Germany at the close of World War II, they were 2 each 16,000 ton forging presses. The Soviets confiscated the Germans enormous 33,000 ton press. The Germans had the plans for a 55,000 ton press but, the Soviets confiscated those plans also. I can certify that the hot forging's used on the Blackbirds are of great considerable strength. I have tried to cut them using a large high speed abrasive chop saw only to destroy the blade. I did however manage to make a tiny groove. It appears that as soon as the forging heats up, the high pressure hot forged titanium "work hardens" itself to the point of indestructibility. It is said that because of the extreme heating and cooling cycles over its lifetime (aerodynamic heating), each aircraft titanium structure actually became stronger (annealed) every time it flew. The Blackbirds are literally hot airplanes. In sustained supersonic cruise, external skin temperatures vary from a low 450 deg F to a high near 1,100 deg F. The skin reaches it's steady-state temperature about 11 minuets after cruise speed has been stabilized and it takes up to 35 minuets before the primary structure heats up to equilibrium values. Those same times can be expected when cooling down and the ground crews were cautioned not to touch certain areas of the aircraft after it had landed until it was cooled down. The thermal dynamics in maintaining structural temperatures varied greatly depending on the environment such as the inconsistent temperatures at altitude and speed. Two other factors that controlled thermodynamic heating was the high emissivity black paint (Lockheed Coating #144) and the JP-7 jet fuel. In 1968, the highly specialized tooling used in manufacturing the SR-71 was ordered to be destroyed by then-Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, per contractual obligations at the end of production. Destroying the tooling killed any chance of there being an F-12B, but also limited the SR-71 force to the 32 completed, the final SR-71 order having to be cancelled when the tooling was destroyed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047056194-VQXJKHGDDKEPDU3F6ZGO/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047099700-NZID0FLWSP5BEKLYQ5RG/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047175395-2JZ7CXZJEMX9JYMFSU25/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047284272-PT98IQXYR87U4VNU9BPF/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Oct 1974, Air International Magazine This volume features a great article written by David Anderson the month following SR-71A, 617972 smashing the transatlantic speed record. It is titled - "LOCKHEED'S LONE RANGER" Reconnoitring at MACH 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047358272-A4ZYVEOB01AG0UEQRAM0/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Aloha Dan,We sold our SR-71 Pitot tube so please remove our ad from the fan page when you get a chance. Thanks again for all your help!! Mach on!! Robin and Adam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047463205-13JYJATYKRI6B4BLOSII/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials This is a photo of the center body and inlet of an A-12 looking forward from inside the nacelle with the engine removed.The center body is where the spike is mounted. The raised bumps on the perimeter are called mice and the openings in between them are the by pass door vents.The AFCS and later the DAFICS computer controlled the spike and by-pass doors to bleed off air and control air flow at the engine. (GO FAST MACHINE) Axisymmetric Supersonic Variable Geometry Inlets The conical tip in front of the engines are called the "spike". The spike moves forward and aft within the nacelle opening. Some people think, that as the spike moves aft the opening gets larger. This is not exactly true. A simplistic explanation- What happens is, the very front of the opening gets bigger but the area inside actually gets smaller. The position of the spike controls the position of the super sonic shock wave of air pressure entering the nacelle. The forward by-pass doors help stabilize and maintain the air pressure entering the front of the engine. All the extra air unneeded air is diverted around the compressor section and directly into the afterburner ejector nozzle. What this does is give higher volumes of air at altitudes where little air exist. The reason why the SR gets better fuel mileage the faster it goes, is because at those altitudes the air is so thin that there is less drag on the aircraft and the inlets create air pressures at better than sea level. The technical and engineering aspects of these inlet are vast and most people can't understand exactly how they work. I myself have spent many many hours with my body wedged up inside SR-71 inlets measuring, mapping dimensions, removing, rebuilding, and installing inlet assemblies. I can tell you this, unless I had a need to know, I didn't ask. Did Skunk Works develop the "Perpetual Motion Machine"? Even thought by this theory one might think this is the ultimate perpetual motion machine, it is not. The SR's speed is limited not by power but by temperature. As speed increases so does the temperature and when these alloys heat up bad things start to happen. They start to expand, warp, and buckle. their characteristics start to change and weaken. The SR crews were not to let inlet temperatures exceed 427 degrees C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047627023-MDLPLG7HAOMDIS7AF3MY/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials How about a hopped up SR-71 with Nitrous Oxide Injection? Check out NASA's study for the proposed SR-71 as a space vehicle launch platform. Nitrous Oxide Injection Enhanced SR-71 Blackbird with Back Mounted Hypersonic Research Vehicle www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/pdf/88507main_H-2179.pdf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047815188-4IQP649RE82NLUKVSOF3/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497047840081-2WU5E9BFF2GH0B8L4QL0/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials March 22, 2010, Gen. Paul H. McGillicuddy Commander of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California, takes an orientation flight in a U-2 Dragonlady. As his aircraft passed directly over my house, the atmospheric conditions produced a beautiful contrail as I snapped these shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048057190-OGB4U1XH2MBB78D7NPZB/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048118202-1MFGJGDVE7BHMR6004NA/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Daniel, All I can say is "WOW"! I received the bookmark and shard Saturday, along with the certificates / patch. I'm amazed at the light weight and feel of the titanium. You did an outstanding job on the engraving and certificates. After an hour of thinking of ways to show off these collectible pieces of the Blackbird. I decided to go to Michaels Craft store and pick up a 9" x 20" shadow box. With a little glass etching work, I made a frame I feel is worthy of the Blackbird's parts. I included the certificate, the shard from 61-7960 and a picture of Brain Shul and myself at Castle Air Museum in California. Again, thank you for everything. Keep up the good work, I look forward to meet you someday to talk face to face. Scott Johnson Mold Engineer Oakley Ca 94561 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048246093-AIBZPXKWWAV7NVHUF5Q0/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Here is a photo of the SR-71's Main Drag Chute. This item can be seen on display at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. Photo sent in by James Stemm, Curator of Collections, Pima Air & Space Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048322437-ABPL4OIH7OS2ME5XN9MT/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048352377-XK3VY53HXWMBC1DAZXDE/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Here are two great 14"x11" shots of SR-71A, #617960 during a refueling mission on the way to Diego Garcia, 1979. Photographer Dennis Oehmsen was with the 9th SRW / Senior Crown for 2 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048467220-YKWYZUIRQ013ILUFTBT9/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials 48 inch long, ducted fan, retractable LG, RC Blackbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048586069-ZDL5OZDI0TVRN6AOAOU9/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Sent in by Msgt Ed Unwin, 9th FMS Welding Shop, 1981-1988 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048708188-ESKYH6PMCKF83RVLTQ31/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048825640-3ZA6TU57O88WLVU8Q6LW/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials What could be more challenging than to play chase with an SR-71 Blackbird? That's what the North American Eagle, Supersonic Land Speed Record Challenger was originally designed for. The F-104A-10 Starfighter, S/N 56-0763 was built by Kelly Johnson and his Skunk Works team and was used as a chase plane for the newly developed, top secret MACH 3+ Reconnaissance jets. But now, its wings clipped- The 13,000 pound, 52,000 horse powered bird has goals of reaching 800 MPH and breaking the existing land speed record of 763 MPH. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497048986531-84ZWZTOO5QPAN55YKS9M/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dave Reynolds, a Master CNC Machinist created this SR-71 Titanium. Dave’s expertise has preserved these rare mission flown parts from SR-71A, #61-7958 “The world’s fastest jet". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049071032-KWUZDTI3RZTIGW05J1U7/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials This photo shows the SR-71 Simulator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049141842-8DBMVMDORVAGTH4GSXCJ/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, My enthusiasm for the SR-71 started at an early age - that's me in the attached photo, at the end of a rainy airshow. I don't know the exact date of the photo, but the board in front of the SR-71 references the 1st Sept 1974 New York to London speed record, so that may well be 972 during it's two-week visit to England in Sept 1974. I don't think an SR-71 made any other public appearances in the UK until quite a few years later. That would mean I was aged 7 at the time, which looks about right ! I also remember being at Mildenhall in 1986 when an SR-71 suffered a fuel surge in one engine during its display, and spouted a very impressive flame from the exhaust ! Cheers, Paul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049348307-VWMCM7S23ZBHW2U9KGYC/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials This original and amazing historic 8x10 photo is the Model Blackbird Inlet used during testing at the NASA’s Ames Research Center at Moffett Field in northern California. It’s mounted on its test stand inside the wind tunnel. The young NASA Aeronautical Engineering Technician working on it is my uncle Ron Freeman. He started with the NACA in 1958 and worked with NASA until 1965. He says they use to call us "Wind Tunnel Jockey’s". This 9 foot by 7 foot Super Sonic (SST) wind tunnel was used in testing the inlets and nose cone or (Spike). Proper inlet pressures and shock wave position was tested at various angles of attack by pivoting the model on its mount. Just as described in the book “Skunk Works” by Ben R. Rich and Leo Janos. See chapter nine, “FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049441420-D28WYT3VJCLE4TSFGZ1S/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049467960-Q2AH8KUNSEEVI7FFRZQH/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049491352-8IARJNUQXXSXNSCJP1ZH/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials 962 As she was meant to be remembered, Here are three very rare 40 year old photos taken by Ssgt Bob Bragg, in 1968. MSgt Robert Bragg was in the 456 OMS on two different assignments and from Feb 68 to Oct 69 he crewed KC-135Q #58-117. In 1968, He took these shots of an in-flight refueling mission over the South China Sea when he was TDY to Kadena. I have search the web for any photos of #64-17962 Article #2013, I have yet to find any of this quality and historical significance. THANKS BOB!! 17962 is well preserved indoors at the Duxford Air Museum in the United Kingdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049621650-GF0Z562RCRWNYCVO4RV6/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Ssgt Bob Bragg -photo of SR71A, 617976 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049705828-PCH3R27FZ3FX4HZMQRXW/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Dan, I had this picture when I went to PME course April 2nd to 12th 1990. I was told that this was the last and only class to pose in front of SR-71 B model. As you will see it was tail number 981. I was in the back row, 6th from the left. Kurt Alwardt, 9th Metals Technology, SR-71, U-2/TR-1, KC-135Q, T-38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049825492-8VDTZJ9UTHBN7OI0EHD8/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049846282-89BWIB6P21LQYKJZI82S/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials These photos of 962 were submitted by Alan Johnson of Cheshire England. Alan has a great web site called-- "BLACK MAGIC" U-2 / SR-71/ RB-57D / A-12 WEB SITE U-2 / SR-71 PATCH COLLECTION He is a Member of the -- Dragon Lady Association Roadrunners Internationale Blackbird Association, and Supporter of the 4080th SRW. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049943451-EKDOGBPISJG5TSTG46RE/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497049972930-U02CFCBPYA9L0OU8T969/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials In 2007, Larry DeCew's (one off) sculpture of an A-12 Rudder holding the CIA Star of Valor was presented to Hall of Fame inductee and A-12 / SR-71 Pilot Ken Collins During the Blackbird Reunion in Sparks, Nevada See this link-- http://roadrunnersinternationale.com/collins.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497050212348-UK75J91CNA8J4S5L6O5L/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials SR-71 DOODLE BUG The Worlds Fastest Mini Bik Built at Beale AFB, CA 1985 Engine 185 cc Suzuki Frame- 4130 CRO MO Length-5 feet 10 inches Head-Ported & Polished Custom Exhaust Manifold & Expansion Chamber Speed Shifter Gas Struts Mikuni Carb with Velocity Stack RPM- 11,000 Top Speed-MACH 0.108 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497050428144-JJU9FDD7P43MNV6Z97E8/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Here are two Big SR-71 Blackbird Fans, General Chuck Yeager and Jeff Freeman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497050455455-M8KHCPQSKYBZ3R4KYYYI/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497050479923-NLNIHRWP7KM8GA0SZ2OV/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497050565694-CDD35R2ROOBFXMVSEOFS/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials This bird 971 was looking real good on its return to Beale. Col. Stan Gudmundsun You can see the Thunderbirds in the background, they really had to put on a show that day, being 971 was getting all the attention. And like always they sure did. Over a 150,000 people were reported to be on the flight line that day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497050724061-Z4FW0DDQSFL10MGLP1QS/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials UNITED STATES AIR FORCE KC-135 STRATO-TANKER Since the first Boeing KC-135A rolled out of the Renton, Washington assembly line on 18 July 1956, five different variants of Stratotankers have been the mainstay of the Air Force tanker fleet. Three generations of tanker crews sat alert, deployed to remote locations, and supported combat operations around the world. General Curtis LeMay referred to tanker crews as Strategic Air Command’s "Unsung Heroes," and the men and women who call themselves "Crewdogs" are surely that. Moreover, the KC-135’s extraordinary success has depended upon the skill and dedication of crew chiefs, maintenance and logistics personnel, and the hundreds of other professional specialties who help put KC-135s into the air. Built to refuel SAC's bomber force on a nuclear strike, KC-135s are classified as a nuclear alert asset and have given fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, and airlifter’s truly global reach. Many versions of the KC-135 have been built including a (Q) model, a modified version) used to refuel the renowned SR-71 Blackbird. The (Q) s’ refueling support allowed the Blackbird to break many speed and altitude world records. Some of these missions helped in settling political disputes that could have led to nuclear war. Without "anytime, anywhere" air refueling by KC-135s, operations such as arc light and rolling thunder (Vietnam, 1964-1973), Desert Shield and Desert Storm (Kuwait and Iraq, 1990-1991), Allied Force/Noble Anvil (Yugoslavia, 1999), and Iraqi Freedom (Iraq, 2003-present) would not have been possible. After a half century and 6.5 million flying hours, modernization programs such as quiet, fuel-efficient, and powerful jet engines, structural upgrades, modern flight and fuel management systems, and state-of-the-art global navigation systems keep the KC-135 state of the art. When "Dix" Loesch and "Tex" Johnston took 55-3118 into the air for the first KC-135 flight on 31 August 1956, they could hardly have imagined that the KC-135 would be flying more than 50 years later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497050876458-IOL12GBODRK7YWQYL8WM/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Larry Decew's hand made SR-71 Fuel Holder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497050983356-AZG5HFXQ16KS0ECI5D7F/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497051006384-W39QQO59FPDND2V1A807/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials The business end of the Pratt & Whitney J58 power plant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497051802039-Y0QXVHJXZWXSRVAWG7AF/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497051838190-GFBQIN4KNW9PQ96RSJPT/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials 1984 Skunk Works Advertisement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497052142686-E92K7W27F9E4FD4JLGSQ/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497052184224-URHZEQV96IPOX6Y0JA4U/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, I want to thank you so very much for the AWESOME presentation and the very kind words. I have already had it framed and it is displayed prominently in my main bookcases in the living room where I keep all my aviation treasures, I am glad you enjoyed A-12. Soon as we get some fresh copies ofArchangel, I'll be sure to send one out to you. That should be in the early new year . The only A-12 book that I have left is in pretty poor shape, so I don't know if you want it or not, it was my marked up copy. Let me know if you want it. Best wishes for a very happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Keep in touch. Jeannette Remak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497052557677-PET0UY2VSWV4U28CSI9K/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497052752644-C0R9TFUSNUYOG0160IZ5/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053014112-FR2NQKKUOGH1VNZ5169D/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053079356-9HWZJ9I06X2AA51LPZT0/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, Greetings from Australia. My partner recently purchased three bottle openers and a start key (robert norelli) from you. I know when purchasing off the net it can be hard to get to know someone's personality. Well with that in mind I would like to first say "Robert is not to buy a whole Blackbird for our front yard"! We have just become engaged to be married in March '09. I selected my ring yesterday, a girley design with ten small diamonds. Only a total of 0.3 carats, but beautiful and sparkly, and this ring is what leads me to you. Rob and I had a discussion about a wedding ring for him, where he informed me he doesn’t like wearing rings. Dan it took my brain about 2 minutes to suggest a ring made from a Blackbird, his smile was instant. Dan this is where you come in........ please say you can make a ring, I am fully aware your not a jeweler, and since the Blackbird is made of titanium, fabricating a ring will require the skill of a master machinist like yourself. If you should accept this mission, I can provide measurements and suggestions for designs, but ultimately the design is up to what you can do and your artistic muse. Dan, I know Rob will wear a ring only if it is truly special. And I believe that a wedding ring fabricated from Blackbird titanium, having flown higher and faster than anything other than our love, will be the perfect ring. The Blushing Bride, Pamela Rose WOW!!! It is PERFECT, exactly what we had in mind. LOVE IT LOVE IT. When can we get it? And what do we owe you? Thank you SOOOOOOOOO much, Pamela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053227415-G9QTI3ET7GCZQPMX9WFX/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053260272-9TEYB6DOUBTV9J0NN14D/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials SR-71 / J-58 Fuel Pump https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053347098-XCUH6DXY713OKVOQTPK8/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Thanks for this dedicated website! I've read about your making of custom jewelry from SR-71 parts, and I'd like to know if you could make a pin that spells out “SLED HEAD” for me. Please let me know if this is do-able, and, if you would be so kind, I'd like to get a rough idea of how much a one-off item like this will set me back. I was a Sled Head long before I knew the term existed. I've been quite interested in that amazing bird since I first heard about her in 1968 or so. I must've been in junior high when the seemingly 'double-booms' happened, and we all got a huge kick out of the noise---made the windows rattle in that old school building. We theorized it was 2 jets breaking the proverbial sound barrier close together (what did we know). A cousin who was a 2-star hinted around as to the source of that unusual 'double.' Eventually, I acquired photos and a bit of info. Been fascinated with that aircraft ever since. In the mid 1990s, I was in Iowa for an internship in compounding pharmacy, and I wanted to go to the SAC base near Omaha to see the SR-71 that was supposed to be there in their museum. Turns out the museum was locked up pending the arrival of funds to build the new SAC museum near Aurora, Nebraska. Nevertheless I persisted, and eventually I was allowed in to where the SR-71 was stored. Eeee gads! It was as though they had her in someone's back yard: she was out in the weather, resting just on her own tires in the hard-packed dirt, with WEEDS growing up around her! Tragic. Still, it was a heart-stopping thrill to see a Blackbird up close & personal. And, now that I'm a docent at the Seattle Museum of Flight, I get to talk about the Blackbird 'family of aircraft' to other soon-to-be- Sled Heads every week ---yeeee haw!! Once a year (between Christmas and New Years' Day) we have 'Blackbird Tip-to-Tail Tours' wherein, twice daily, my fellow docents and I competitively take turns giving one-hour (ok, they usually go on for at least TWO hours; but they're officially one hour) tours of this miraculous superemminent aircraft. How delightful it is to be required to study up on her, and to be quizzed unmercifully about her! So, naturally, I attend (with great enthusiasm) Brian Shul's annual presentations at the Museum of Flight---it's a joy and a pleasure each and every time I have the privilege of hearing him speak! And I have the pleasure of owning, reading, and enjoying his eye-popping informative books about this stunner of an aircraft. Criminey, I'm running out of superlatives, so will sign off for now. Dan, those are gorgeous! You talented genius you! BOTH pins are truly beautiful!! And I'll take 'em both please. Thanks once again for these amazing pins. And thanks, especially, for your (continuing) service to our Country! All the Best to Dan, Katie Wasem, SLED HEAD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053602468-R95WXK4IFMPDDFXT4TCF/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi, it’s me again. I was wondering if you could do one last piece for me. It would either be a challenge coin, dog tag, or presentation piece like you have been selling on ebay. If you could incorporate a laser etching of something related to the picture attached and the date of 10/27/99. I would be looking at the 75 to 100 dollar range. Let me know what you think and your ideas. Thanks, JD Roy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053773625-1A36C4EV67A1GV0EACAT/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hello again, I want to find out about getting a money clip from you, and whether or not it can be engraved for me. My dad was a liaison engineer with the Skunk Works and worked at Area 51 on the development of the YF-12A, and I would like a money clip to carry to remember him by. I don't know how big the clip is or how much engraving can be done on one. If you can engrave the clip, I was hoping for something along the lines of; In memory of Joe Sutherland Liaison Engineer Lockheed Skunk Works Project Oxcart 1956-1968 Please let me know about the possibility, as I want to order one of those as well as one of the $39 key chains from you. Thanks in advance for your help. Scott Sutherland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053802900-IO4AJDZBLBU8FC15DI2J/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Hi Dan, I wanted to write to thank you for the phenomenal job you did on the money clip you made for me. It is a great piece and a great tribute to my father! The certificate you sent with it was great too! I will treasure them both. Thank you again for a job well done! I also wanted to forward the pictures of my dad’s Skunk Works hardhat he took with him when he retired from Lockheed. It's a little dinged up, but still a great memento of a first rate organization and the incredible aircraft they built. Hope you enjoy them! Thanks again Dan! Scott https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497053989399-5DU1JO54EO7H017GBDH4/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054040151-8QVQ87PU89PFFG9YYNOB/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054090707-IA939O59LKZ4UKB47H4O/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Larry Johnson, Larry Decew, SR-71 Pilot BC Thomas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054223088-A3U28SCP6FD21SGEBW17/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Larry Johnson, President for the Fans of the Blackbirds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054330446-VFI981E17YHX32HFSZDW/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054369874-B0U6KNC04NCRZS8CP7CD/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials SR-71 Titanium Letter Opener, Made for Gary Hays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054544386-Y7NAX7E5C5JG5JATLEZ4/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials Here is a B-2 flyover of the SR-71 Shelters at Beale AFB. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054642372-WK7HK6OC2HW7LM8DTKM8/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054709469-PDEE76JN2TJIBOX9VIH2/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054740959-KK2531CXXTKWR8UOK11Q/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054842107-E2PJ7RWORSZ3K4N2A8SB/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials D-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1497054958694-8O7H61SE77PHZZYO5Q21/image-asset.jpeg Comments & Testimonials ROADRUNNERS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1630635762903-YMF7S707X0VZAF9OS49D/P1190498.jpg Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5900f0ddcd0f686f6d19f52a/1630635908776-0S9A5GC4RCIOIIJV3G61/Ring+neckless.jpg Comments & Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.