![]() |
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
"The JP-7 burned out before the legend ever did" and a (presumably
photoshopped) "LOCKHEED SR-71 1963-1999" plaque like that on Marilyn's tombstone is on the front. The reverse is a high-key picture of the SR from the rear, climbing, gear up and "tiger tails" from the ABs and the "Blackbird" name in loopy letters like MM's famous signature. The text explains that the SR was disliked by SAC brass as a high maintenance prima donna and her operating costs were stratospheric, yet throughout her career the SR delivered the pictures as no other platform could or ever will. She was the fastest, highest, farthest flying production aircraft in history and might remain so as long as man flies. Her flying career ended under mysterious circumstances and the mighty J-58s,unique to Kelly Johnson's beautiful and enigmatic design, are stilled for all time. But in the imaginations of her flight and maintenance crews and those who cherish the dream of flight, she will fly forever. Think the Estate will find this objectionable? |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Bring em on.
Sam Byrams wrote: "The JP-7 burned out before the legend ever did" and a (presumably photoshopped) "LOCKHEED SR-71 1963-1999" plaque like that on Marilyn's tombstone is on the front. The reverse is a high-key picture of the SR from the rear, climbing, gear up and "tiger tails" from the ABs and the "Blackbird" name in loopy letters like MM's famous signature. The text explains that the SR was disliked by SAC brass as a high maintenance prima donna and her operating costs were stratospheric, yet throughout her career the SR delivered the pictures as no other platform could or ever will. She was the fastest, highest, farthest flying production aircraft in history and might remain so as long as man flies. Her flying career ended under mysterious circumstances and the mighty J-58s,unique to Kelly Johnson's beautiful and enigmatic design, are stilled for all time. But in the imaginations of her flight and maintenance crews and those who cherish the dream of flight, she will fly forever. Think the Estate will find this objectionable? |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Sam Byrams wrote:
"The JP-7 burned out before the legend ever did" and a (presumably photoshopped) "LOCKHEED SR-71 1963-1999" plaque like that on Marilyn's tombstone is on the front. The reverse is a high-key picture of the SR from the rear, climbing, gear up and "tiger tails" from the ABs and the "Blackbird" name in loopy letters like MM's famous signature. The text explains that the SR was disliked by SAC brass as a high maintenance prima donna and her operating costs were stratospheric, yet throughout her career the SR delivered the pictures as no other platform could or ever will. She was the fastest, highest, farthest flying production aircraft in history and might remain so as long as man flies. Her flying career ended under mysterious circumstances and the mighty J-58s,unique to Kelly Johnson's beautiful and enigmatic design, are stilled for all time. But in the imaginations of her flight and maintenance crews and those who cherish the dream of flight, she will fly forever. Think the Estate will find this objectionable? who cares..... where do i buy them? redc1c4, resident ground pounder and t shirt collector -- A Troop - 1st Squadron 404th Lemming Armored Cavalry "Velox et Capillatus!" |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
"C-175 SoCal Beware" Original Poster Replies | Bill Berle | Home Built | 3 | July 8th 04 07:01 AM |
"C-175 SoCal Beware" Original Poster Replies | Bill Berle | Aviation Marketplace | 8 | July 8th 04 07:01 AM |
FA Infinity Military Style Control Stick Grip | Terry Ladouceur | Home Built | 3 | October 8th 03 12:52 AM |
ORIGINAL VINTAGE JAPAN AIRLINES POSTER, 1950'S | Shogen | Aviation Marketplace | 0 | September 21st 03 11:07 PM |
Cutting off shirt tails | Wally Samuelson | Military Aviation | 24 | September 3rd 03 12:33 AM |