When the AirZoo in Kalamazoo, MI received the SR-71 that they currently have
on display, they were required to remove the engines and several other items
for return to the Smithsonian. I was lucky enough to take one of the last
publicly offered tours of their refurbish hanger where the mechanics showed
us the engines sans-cowlings... truly amazing.

Now, why would the Smithsonian want the engines back?
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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