Peter Twydell wrote in message ...
In article , John A. Weeks III
writes
In article , Peter Twydell
wrote:

Neither this site nor the one mentioned earlier by John Weeks shows that
SR-71A 64-17962 has been at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford since May
2001.

On my "survivors" list, I have had it listed as follows for quite
some time...

"Moved indoors to the new American Air Museum in late 2002/early
2003. Was outdoors at the Imperial War Musuem, and previously in
storage at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA."

While the American Air Museum is located on the grounds of the
Imperial War Museum, it is a seperate entity with different
management. You can find the status of all surviving Blackbirds
on my list at http://www.johnweeks.com/sr71. I spend a lot of
time, effort, and money visiting these aircraft and keeping up
with their status.

-john-

Sorry, John, I mixed up your posting with Thomas Paladino's.

I wasn't aware the American War Museum was under different management.
"Wrecks and Relics" doesn't mention that, and many of the aircraft there
were once part of the regular IWM exhibits.

I never saw the SR71 outdoors, only in the Superhangar with the
Sunderland, Vulcan, Lancaster, Mossie, etc. The outer portion of the
starboard LE had been rubbed shiny by all the people wanting to tough
the aircraft!

It's satisfying to have an SR-71 available all year round now, instead
of only once a year at Mildenhall. Nowhere near as good as seeing her
fly, though.

As has been mentioned before, a visit to the IWM is an absolute must for
anyone visiting the UK. (SWMBO and I are looking for a new house at the
moment, and a spot half-way between Duxford and Old Warden would be most
suitable.)


"Wrecks and Relics" doesn't mention that, and many of the aircraft there
were once part of the regular IWM exhibits.

Peter,
What is" Wrecks and Relics "( (I'm guessing that its a publication) Is
it indigenous to only to UK. Do you know where I can get a copy or
hopefully its online?

Thanks
Jeannette