“LTC William R. Dyckman, left, and LTC Thomas E. Bergam disembark from an SR-71A high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft after returning from the last operational flight of an SR-71 aircraft.”
September 28, 2011, 8:21am
The Blackbird
Designed by Redfield. Icons by Cameron Hunt.
Yesterday, Ed Payne (left), one of the SR-71, Blackbird, crew was laid to rest. It was a beautiful day and colleagues that could, came. This was sent to me today along with his obit.
Psalm 23 For Pilots
The Lord is my Pilot,
I will not be afraid,
He lets me fly over green pastures
and guides me across many waters,
as He refreshes my soul.
He elevates me to the sun above the clouds
where His name is exhaled.
Even though I fly through times
of turbulence and stormy weather,
I will have no fear;
For You are with me,
your stick and compass
they bring me in.
You prepare a landing for me
in the presence of adverse conditions.
You bless my flight with ample fuel
and my plane flies perfectly.
After all the flying hours of my life,
I will fly west and land
in the Lord’s heaven forever.When you are flying at 80,000 ft, Mach 3+, I suppose it is prudent to have a prayer!
Reblogged from Lori's Musings.
July 27, 2010, 1:50pm
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Aircraft Profile | aviationspectator.com
“Pilots from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing sit in the cockpit of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft prior to flight.”
July 15, 2010, 11:47am
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Aircraft Profile | aviationspectator.com
“MAJ Terry B. Pappas, pilot, and MAJ John D. Manzi, reconnaissance officer, prepare to step down from the cockpit of their 9th strategic Reconnaissance Wing SR-71 aircraft after landing on base for the plane’s deactivation ceremony. Following the ceremony, the SR-71 will be on permanent display at the March Field Museum.”
June 10, 2010, 10:52am
SR-71 with flight crew, Dryden Flight Research Centre, 1991. NASA photo by Jim Ross.
via SR-71 on Ramp with Flight Crew | Pic | Gear
May 11, 2010, 1:59pm
The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird - Blackbird - Gizmodo
True fact: the plane pictured in the post below was flown by the above pictured pilots!
April 29, 2010, 12:25pm
“Buzz” Carpenter with SR-71 Blackbird, used for USAF Intelligence. According to Buzz, The SR-71 was the last to be designed with a slide rule.
April 15, 2010, 1:57pm
