SR-71A Blackbird Diecast Model, USAF, #61-7972, World Record Flight, March 6th
AE-4675-103Product Details
Atlas Editions Jet Age 4675-103 |
| 1:200 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird | 6.5" | 3.25" |
On March 6th, 1990, SR-71A #61-7972 was retired from the US Air Force and flew from Palmdale, California to Dulles Field, Washington D.C. to be placed on permanent display at the National Air and Space Museum. The plane was piloted by Lt. Col. Ed Yielding with RSO Lt. Col. Joseph Vida in the backseat. During that final flight, the aircraft broke four world speed records, including a US West Coast to East Coast time of just under 1 hour 8 minutes, averaging 2,124 mph over 2,404 statute miles.
Please note: This model ships with the landing gear packaged separately, however it may require some glue to hold it in place correctly. The model can be displayed on its stand without the landing gear, although there are closed gear doors included to cover the open landing gear bays.