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A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft taxiing along the flightline. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, was refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft taxiing along the flightline. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ranzeno Oates Release Status: Re... More

SR-71 Blackbird aircraft pilots, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, discuss flight details during breakfast. Their aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

SR-71 Blackbird aircraft pilots, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft being prepared for takeoff. The SR-71 is flown by Det. 4, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall

A front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft being prepared for takeoff...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Artwork: "Blackbird at Sunrise" Artist: Bob Bausch, USAF Art Collection

Artwork: "Blackbird at Sunrise" Artist: Bob Bausch, USAF Art Collectio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view right side, high, view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, flying over scattered clouds, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view right side, high, view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Artwork: "SR-71 Blackbird". Artist: Martha Auckland

Artwork: "SR-71 Blackbird". Artist: Martha Auckland

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Floyd L. Carpenter (second from right), Commander, 2nd Bomb Wing (BW), Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), and dignitaries cut the ribbon officially unveiling the Eighth Air Force Museum's latest acquisition, the SR-71A Blackbird serial number 61-7967. The event was held in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first successful powered heavier than air flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (NC) on December 17, 1903. Wearing a SR-71 full pressure suit, is USAF SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Dave Roberts, CHIEF Education and Training, 917th Wing

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Floyd L. Carpenter (second from righ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSG... More

SSGT Horton assists an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft pilot in an altitude chamber during training. The pilot is assigned to the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

SSGT Horton assists an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft pilot in an altitude c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A right side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in-flight during testing. The Extender, silhouetted against the sunset horizon, is from the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, and the Blackbird, the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

A right side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an SR-71 Blac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bill Thompson Release Stat... More

Right side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in flight during testing. The Extender, silhouetted against the sunset horizon, is from the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, and the Blackbird, the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

Right side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an SR-71 Blackb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A direct front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft after landing from its 1,000th sortie

A direct front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft after landing from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

An underside front view of an SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft in flight. The SR-71 is unofficially known as the "Blackbird."

An underside front view of an SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, as it banks left flying over scattered clouds, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, flying over scattered clouds, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A volunteer applies soap to a SR-71 Blackbird static

A volunteer applies soap to a SR-71 Blackbird static

A volunteer applies soap to a SR-71 Blackbird static display July 12, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Once a year the group and Airmen perform maintenance and wash the static display on base. (U.S. A... More

A seat and raised canopies of an SR-71B Blackbird strategic reconnaissance training aircraft.  The SR-71 is unofficially known as the"Blackbird."

A seat and raised canopies of an SR-71B Blackbird strategic reconnaiss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status:... More

Air to air view from directly overhead of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, flying over clouds, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view from directly overhead of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft as it banks left for an approach into Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress bomber, 2nd Bomb Wing (BW), Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), flies over during the dedication ceremony of the 8th Air Force (AF) Museum's latest acquisition, the SR-71A Blackbird, serial number 61-7967, at 9:35AM CST. This is the moment, 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers broke free of the bonds of earth and flew man's first successful heavier than air powered flight. A crowd of over 200 is on hand to witness the dedication ceremony and celebrate this momentous occasion. In the foreground is the nose of a USAF B-47E Stratojet, the first USAF pure jet strategic bomber

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress bomber, 2nd Bomb Wing (BW),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

Right side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in flight during testing. The Extender, silhouetted against the sunset horizon, is from the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, and the Blackbird, the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

Right side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an SR-71 Blackb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft taxiing along the flightline. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, was refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft taxiing along the flightline. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ranzeno Oates Release Status: Re... More

Pilots from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing sit in the cockpit of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft prior to flight. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft while in flight during testing

Pilots from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing sit in the cockpit o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

An air-to-air left side view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft during its 1,000th sortie

An air-to-air left side view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft during its...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A left front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft piloted by Undersecretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldrich, as he taxies it out to the runway before takeoff

A left front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft piloted by Undersecre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul N. Hayahsi Release Status: ... More

An air-to-air overhead view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, RAF Mildenhall

An air-to-air overhead view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, makes a right turn, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

IR-100 EXHIBIT MATERIAL showing an SR-71 Blackbird in flight

IR-100 EXHIBIT MATERIAL showing an SR-71 Blackbird in flight

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 8/24/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: 1977_03262.jpg c1977_03200s Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft as airmen assist pilot MAJ Barry C. MacKean debark the aircraft. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, was refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft as airmen assist pilot MAJ B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

An air-to-air left side view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft during testing

An air-to-air left side view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in-flight during testing. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, is seen from the refueling boom operator's section

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in-flight during testing. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Ranzeno Oates Release Stat... More

A ground-to-air left rear view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft taking off from a fog-shrouded runway. The SR-71 is flown by Det. 4, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall

A ground-to-air left rear view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft taking o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft being prepared for takeoff. The SR-71 is flown by Det. 4, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall

A front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft being prepared for takeoff...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Civilian technicians prepare an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, RAF Mildenhall, for another mission in support of the National Command Authority

Civilian technicians prepare an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT P.A. Tubridy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Silhouette of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft and maintenance stands in its hangar at Beale Air Force Base, California.Exact Date Shot Unknown

Silhouette of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view from a tanker of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft on a mission out of its home base, Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view from a tanker of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During the 1981 Air Fair, this SR-71 Blackbird aircraft flies over the base

During the 1981 Air Fair, this SR-71 Blackbird aircraft flies over the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More

An air-to-air front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft being hooked up with a KC-10 Extender aircraft for refueling during testing. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, is seen from the refueling boom operator's section

An air-to-air front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft being hooked u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ranzeno Oates Release Status: Re... More

Fred Cavanaugh, Advanced Development Plan Program manager for the SR-71 Blackbird, presents a photo of the aircraft to COL Terry and COL Baker of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. The presentation was made at the completion of the SR-71's 1,000th sortie

Fred Cavanaugh, Advanced Development Plan Program manager for the SR-7...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A ground crewman marshalls an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, being piloted by Undersecretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldrich, into its parking position after a flight

A ground crewman marshalls an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, being piloted ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul N. Hayahsi Release Status: ... More

Captain William D. Stanford explains a space suit to Craig Nelson who portrays Colonel Sarnac on the TV series "Call to Glory." The production crew filmed several episodes here depicting the early SR-71 Blackbird flights

Captain William D. Stanford explains a space suit to Craig Nelson who ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIC Joe Castellino Release Status: Re... More

A silhouetted left side view of an SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft parked on a flight line. The aircraft is known as the "Blackbird."

A silhouetted left side view of an SR-71 strategic reconnaissance airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A ground crewman signals an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft preparing for takeoff.  The SR-71 is unofficially known as the"Blackbird."

A ground crewman signals an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status:... More

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, flying over cloud cover, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view left side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right side view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft on a fog-shrouded runway. The SR-71 is flown by Det. 4, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall

A right side view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft on a fog-shrouded run...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Artwork: "Blackbird Night Runup" Artist: Chris Kenyon, US Air Force Art Collection

Artwork: "Blackbird Night Runup" Artist: Chris Kenyon, US Air Force Ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Captain William D. Stanford helps Craig Nelson with the controls on his space suit. Nelson, who portrays Colonel Sarnac on the TV series "Call to Glory, and a film crew are preparing to shoot episodes depict the early SR-71 Blackbird flights

Captain William D. Stanford helps Craig Nelson with the controls on hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIC Joe Castellino Release Status: Re... More

An air-to-air right overhead view of an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The SR-71 is unofficially known as the "Blackbird."

An air-to-air right overhead view of an SR-71A strategic reconnaissanc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Michael Haggerty Release S... More

An air-to-air front view of an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The SR-71 is unofficially known as the "Blackbird."

An air-to-air front view of an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Michael Haggerty Release S... More

Silhouette, at dusk, of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft in its hangar at Beale Air Force Base, California.Exact Date Shot Unknown

Silhouette, at dusk, of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Bl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of the cockpit of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft.

A close-up view of the cockpit of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio(OH) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release S... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Charlie Morgan (right), Performance Planner, 917th Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), addresses the crowd gathered to witness the dedication of the 8th Air Force (AF) Museum's latest acquisition, the SR-71A Blackbird, serial number 61-7967, and to honor the 100th Anniversary of Flight. LCOL Morgan served as a Reconnaissance System Officer on the SR-71 from 1984 -1986. Accompanying him wearing a SR-71 full pressure suit, is USAF SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Dave Roberts, CHIEF Education and Training, 917th Wing

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Charlie Morgan (right), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Randall Baldwin (left foreground), CHIEF of Maintenance, 8th Air Force (AF) Museum, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), assists civilian contractors with the re-installation of the nose radome assembly back onto an SR-71A Blackbird long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft in preparation for making the SR-71A available for public display

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Randall Baldwin (left fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Relea... More

Airman 1st Class Gangyoung Seo, 9th Physiological Support

Airman 1st Class Gangyoung Seo, 9th Physiological Support

Airman 1st Class Gangyoung Seo, 9th Physiological Support Squadron (PSPTS) launch and recovery technician, communicates to Capt. Robert, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, preparing to conduct a... More

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, taxiing out of a hangar. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, put on his high-pressure suit. LTC Crowder will fly an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft which will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft during testing

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Pilots from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing are aboard a vehicle to be transported to a parked SR-71 Blackbird aircraft. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

Pilots from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing are aboard a vehicle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

SSGT Jack Lloyd checks a high-pressure suit for an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft pilot. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

SSGT Jack Lloyd checks a high-pressure suit for an SR-71 Blackbird air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, taking off. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

An air-to-air left rear view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft during its 1,000th sortie

An air-to-air left rear view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft during its...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

An air-to-air right top view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft during its 1,000th sortie

An air-to-air right top view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft during its...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A US Air Force SR-71A Blackbird aircraft in flight during Air Fete '84

A US Air Force SR-71A Blackbird aircraft in flight during Air Fete '84

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Jr. Release Status: Released to Publ... More

US Air Force (USAF) SR-71 Blackbird taking off from the Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar Air Show

US Air Force (USAF) SR-71 Blackbird taking off from the Naval Air Stat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Parrish, Usn Release Status... More

An SR-71 aircraft, popularly known as the Blackbird, is refueled in flight. Exact Date Shot Unknown

An SR-71 aircraft, popularly known as the Blackbird, is refueled in fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Europe Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft connects with the drogue of a KC-135Q refueling craft. The SR-71 is unofficially known as the Blackbird

An SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft connects with the drogue o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view left side above view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view left side above view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air, three quarter front high view, from a tanker, of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft on a mission out of its home base, Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air, three quarter front high view, from a tanker, of a 9th Str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Mr. Alfred L. Barrow, Pipe Major, and US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Brian J. Barrow, Piper, 8th Air Force Museum Bagpipe Corps, close the dedication ceremony of the museum's latest acquisition, an SR-71A Blackbird at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA). The dedication ceremony also celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Flight

Mr. Alfred L. Barrow, Pipe Major, and US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Serge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: AMN... More

A volunteer washes a SR-71 Blackbird static display

A volunteer washes a SR-71 Blackbird static display

A volunteer washes a SR-71 Blackbird static display July 12, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Once a year the group and Airmen perform maintenance and wash the static display on base. (U.S. Air Force ... More

A view of high-pressure suits of SR-71 Blackbird aircraft pilots, hanging in a dressing room

A view of high-pressure suits of SR-71 Blackbird aircraft pilots, hang...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in flight. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft during testing

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in flight. The aircraft, from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in flight. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft during testing

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in flight. The aircraft, from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

AN air-to-air right side view of an A-12 Blackbird aircraft carrying a D-21 drone

AN air-to-air right side view of an A-12 Blackbird aircraft carrying a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The crew of an SR-71 Blackbird disembarks the aircraft after flying its 1,000th sortie

The crew of an SR-71 Blackbird disembarks the aircraft after flying it...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A ground-to-air left rear view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft taking off from a fog-shrouded runway. The SR-71 is flown by Det. 4, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall

A ground-to-air left rear view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft taking o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

An air-to-air left side view of an SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The SR-71 is unofficially known as the "Blackbird."

An air-to-air left side view of an SR-71 strategic reconnaissance airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right front view of an SR-71B Blackbird strategic reconnaissance training aircraft on the runway just after sundown.  The SR-71 is unofficially known as the"Blackbird."

A right front view of an SR-71B Blackbird strategic reconnaissance tra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status:... More

An air-to-air front close-up of an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The SR-71 is unofficially known as the "Blackbird."

An air-to-air front close-up of an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Michael Haggerty Release S... More

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, as it banks left flying over scattered clouds, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress bomber, 2nd Bomb Wing (BW), Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), flies over during the dedication ceremony of the 8th Air Force (AF) Museum's latest acquisition, the SR-71A Blackbird, serial number 61-7967, at 9:35AM CST. This is the moment, 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers broke free of the bonds of earth and flew man's first successful heavier than air powered flight. A crowd of over 200 is on hand to witness the dedication ceremony and celebrate this momentous occasion

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress bomber, 2nd Bomb Wing (BW),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSG... More

Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Weiss (left), 9th Security Forces

Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Weiss (left), 9th Security Forces

Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Weiss (left), 9th Security Forces Squadron member, explains a demonstration at a newly constructed training area to Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Nov. 30, 2017, at... More

Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein,

Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein,

Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein, speaks to Airmen about top three priorities during an all call Dec. 1, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Goldfein’s three focus areas are to rev... More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Floyd L. Carpenter (second from right), Commander, 2nd Bomb Wing (BW), Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), and dignitaries cut the ribbon officially unveiling the Eighth Air Force Museum's latest acquisition, the SR-71A Blackbird serial number 61-7967. The event was held in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first successful powered heavier than air flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (NC) on December 17, 1903

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Floyd L. Carpenter (second from righ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: AMN... More

A left side view of the SR-71 Blackbird aircraft on display

A left side view of the SR-71 Blackbird aircraft on display

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, put on his high-pressure suit. LTC Crowder will fly an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft which will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft during testing

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Airmen assist pilots aboard an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

Airmen assist pilots aboard an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, from the 9th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, flanked by a T-38 Talon aircraft. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, was refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, flanked by a T-38 Talon aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ranzeno Oates Release Status: Re... More

A left rear view of a parked SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

A left rear view of a parked SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9th Str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, put on his high-pressure suit. LTC Crowder is a pilot of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft which will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A US Air Force SR-71A Blackbird aircraft executes a steep climb during Air Fete '84

A US Air Force SR-71A Blackbird aircraft executes a steep climb during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Jr. Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Captain William D. Stanford helps Craig Nelson strap into an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft. Nelson, who portrays Colonel Sarnac on the TV series "Call to Glory, and a film crew are preparing to shoot episodes depict the early SR-71 flights

Captain William D. Stanford helps Craig Nelson strap into an SR-71 Bla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIC Joe Castellino Release Status: Re... More

An air-to-air front view of an SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft known as the "Blackbird."

An air-to-air front view of an SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right front view of an SR-71B Blackbird strategic reconnaissance training aircraft, silhouetted on the runway at sundown. The SR-71 is unofficially known as the "Blackbird"

A right front view of an SR-71B Blackbird strategic reconnaissance tra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Michael Haggerty Release S... More

A front view of an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft in its hangar.  The SR-71 is unofficially known as the"Blackbird."

A front view of an SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft in its han...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status:... More

Air to air view right side, high, view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, flying over scattered clouds, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view right side, high, view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing's SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, flying over scattered clouds, on a mission out of Beale Air Force Base, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air view right side view of a 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in flight. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft during testing

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in flight. The aircraft, from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft as airmen assist a pilot debarking the aircraft. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, was refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft as airmen assist a pilot deb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

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