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Started by JMF, May 03, 2009, 04:05:28 PM

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moparstuart

#25
May 05, 2009, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: TheGhost on May 04, 2009, 07:56:16 PM
Last time I was there, the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Museum in Omaha has one suspended from the ceiling right at the entrance.

Love those planes.  Satellites were what did her in.
My 12 year old taylor went up there two weeks ago for a Boy scout over night and the slept on the floor under the plane .     :2thumbs:
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Charger_Fan

#26
May 05, 2009, 01:02:57 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on May 03, 2009, 05:21:04 PM
   they have an SR-71 in the lobby of the cosmosphere in hutchinson ks.  we went and saw it last year during charger fever 
Man, they have Chuck Yeager's "Glamorous Glennis" X-1 there!! :o Damn, I'd love to see that plane.

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Brock Samson

#27
May 05, 2009, 01:25:28 PM
 the Smithonian Air and Space Museum was my favorite part of a trip to the Nations' capitol. I belive I could spend three days there though I only got one.  I'd love to go back just for that, cause i sure don't care for much else there.  :flame:

Cooperman

#28
May 05, 2009, 01:58:58 PM
Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on May 04, 2009, 12:31:27 AM
I used to guard two SRs when I was in Mildenhall England 87 & 88 (and NEACP) and occasionally got to speak with the pilots.

Well look at that! I live in Beck Row (you'll know where that is Steve!) and I've been a guest on Mildenhall (and Lakenheath) MANY times. I have seen the (Duxford) SR-71 up close and it's a beautiful design, especially when you consider it is almost 50 years old...  :o
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moparstuart

#29
May 05, 2009, 04:16:42 PM
Quote from: Charger_Fan on May 05, 2009, 01:02:57 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on May 03, 2009, 05:21:04 PM
   they have an SR-71 in the lobby of the cosmosphere in hutchinson ks.  we went and saw it last year during charger fever 
Man, they have Chuck Yeager's "Glamorous Glennis" X-1 there!! :o Damn, I'd love to see that plane.
it's a very cool place , I really love seeing all the space capsules they have . 
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Rolling_Thunder

#30
May 05, 2009, 04:22:09 PM
its all about the D-21 Drone man!



Out in Lancaster CA there is "blackbird park" that has one of these oddball things with two SR-71s     :2thumbs:
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KS71owner

#31
May 07, 2009, 07:50:45 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on May 05, 2009, 04:16:42 PM
Quote from: Charger_Fan on May 05, 2009, 01:02:57 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on May 03, 2009, 05:21:04 PM
   they have an SR-71 in the lobby of the cosmosphere in hutchinson ks.  we went and saw it last year during charger fever 
Man, they have Chuck Yeager's "Glamorous Glennis" X-1 there!! :o Damn, I'd love to see that plane.
it's a very cool place , I really love seeing all the space capsules they have . 

the Cosmosphere does indeed rock. I should go back, haven't been there in a couple years.

Todd Wilson

#32
May 07, 2009, 08:06:49 PM
I'd show you all my 71 Blackbird photos but they would get deleted!    :icon_smile_big:


Todd

TheGhost

#33
May 07, 2009, 08:34:07 PM
There's always PMs, Todd. ;)
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mikepmcs

#34
May 08, 2009, 04:37:45 PM
and email.... :coolgleamA:
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moparstuart

#35
May 08, 2009, 04:50:00 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on May 07, 2009, 08:06:49 PM
I'd show you all my 71 Blackbird photos but they would get deleted!    :icon_smile_big:


Todd

he sent me some once ,   :D :D :D :D :D
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mikepmcs

#36
May 08, 2009, 05:05:01 PM
If the blackbirds a rockin' don't come a knockin'  :lol:

I'm sure I'm way off, but it was funny to me. :icon_smile_blackeye:
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rp23g7

#37
May 12, 2009, 03:30:07 PM
Neat Pictures, love the Vulcan and the Hind.

My dad, a 35 yr Boeing retiree, works at the Museum of Flight here in Seattle.  They have a A-12 with the drone, and a Concord.  I cant believe how narrow that thing is inside.

My dad helped restore the B-17 they had and the StratoCruiser.

He took me down there once, we crawled around inside the B-17.  All i got to say is, those kids who flew those missions had some balls.

I cant imagine flying 25 missions in one of those.

Tilar

#38
May 12, 2009, 04:46:04 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on May 04, 2009, 08:06:29 PM
Quote from: TheGhost on May 04, 2009, 07:56:16 PM
Last time I was there, the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Museum in Omaha


Hey, I used to live there.  My Father was stationed at NEACP and flew with the Blue Eagle team(Nightwatch E-4B).  Graduated from Bellevue West High School in 1984.



I wonder if that place is open on Saturday. I have a great niece that is graduating in Bellevue this weekend and my mother wants to go so I guess I'm going to Omaha Friday. If that place is open Saturday, I'm going to try to check that out.
Dave  

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mikepmcs

#39
May 12, 2009, 05:53:26 PM
1-402-944-3100
1-402-827-3100

Strategic Air and Space Museum
28210 West Park Highway
Ashland, Nebraska 68003

The Strategic Air & Space Museum showcases over 30 military aircraft, missiles and spacecraft in its impressive 300,000 square foot facility. Exhibits include a B-36 Peacemaker, a B-52B Heavy Bomber, the Apollo 9 Command Space Module and a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane in the world. Offering tours, audio/visual programs and child-centered interactive exhibits, the museum also features an intriguing aircraft restoration gallery, a gift shop and snack bar. It is located between Lincoln and Omaha near Simmons Wildlife Safari Park.
Hours of Operation:

Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission Details:

Adults $7; Seniors & Military $6; Youth (5-12) $3; Children under 5 are free.

http://www.sasmuseum.com
http://www.sasmuseum.com/visit/events-and-activities/                 
Guided tours start at 1100 on Saturday
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Tilar

#40
May 12, 2009, 06:10:23 PM
Man you can't beat that kind of service with a stick. Thanks  :cheers:
Dave  

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mikepmcs

#41
May 12, 2009, 06:12:55 PM
Always a pleasure!    :2thumbs:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

ACUDANUT

#42
May 12, 2009, 06:43:10 PM
 I got to see A SR-71 Take off one time in 1988 at Kadena AFB Okinawa.  That thing takes off like a Rocket (staight up) It was a awesome sight.  :yesnod:

GreenMachine

#43
November 21, 2009, 10:06:01 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on May 03, 2009, 05:21:04 PM
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48083.msg525276.html#msg525276


   they have an SR-71 in the lobby of the cosmosphere in hutchinson ks.  we went and saw it last year during charger fever 




Here's my pics of that plane, I'd give my left handed lug nuts for a ride in one of those!!!
If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is.

GreenMachine

#44
November 21, 2009, 10:36:41 PM
And the Apollo 13!!!!!!!!
If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is.

c00nhunterjoe

#45
November 21, 2009, 10:47:11 PM
that old girl needs a wash and wax

Johnny SixPack

#46
November 22, 2009, 12:25:07 PM
It was most definitely ahead of its time.

The styling still is today.

Here's one of the coolest SR-71 pix I've seen:

(click pic for larger version)



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LeadfootBob

#47
November 22, 2009, 12:37:24 PM
These things remind me of a Top Fuel dragster or funny car; useless for everything except ONE specific task in which they obliterate all competition. Very compelling stuff... Hard to grasp the concept of moving at 3000 feet per second for hours on end  :o
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#48
November 22, 2009, 02:22:07 PM
Quote from: LeadfootBob on November 22, 2009, 12:37:24 PM
Hard to grasp the concept of moving at 3000 feet per second for hours on end  :o

Hehe.  That reminds me of one of my favorite SR-71 anecdotes; there is a story on record of one of the Blackbird pilots coming into contact with a civilian air traffic control for reasons I forget now.  Anyway, after his initial contact with the tower he was told to "hold".  After waiting a short time he contacted again and again was advised to "hold".  After the third attempt and third "please hold" the Blackbird pilot replied, "Sir I'm afraid you don't understand the vagaries of mach 3 flight, I CAN'T hold.   :lol:

ACUDANUT

#49
November 22, 2009, 08:50:00 PM
 Why is there a hole in the nose at the one in Hutch Ks. That ain't right, it looks like someone jacked it up.
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