Quote:
Originally Posted by coa787  Now, what I don't understand is why they retired the SR-71? They said that the U-2 has been shot down seven times, whereas the SR-71 has been shot at thousands of times and not a single one suffered even a scratch. I don't know, but I think it's time for me to pay a visit to the wiki.
Nice video, though! |
I had a chance to talk with a blackbird pilot. He said it was simply a money thing to retire the blackbird. Of course Bubba clinton did it first when he slashed the military during his time. They did bring them back for a short time after bubba left office, but the cost was too high. Basically the high tech spy satellites can do the same job cheaper!
The only sr71 that is still, or still could be put back in service is at the National Air and Space Museum
The guy told some great stories! Talked about how they would look down and see "enemy" fighters trying to get up to them, and even shooting at them. of course there was no way they could!
It was an incredible bird! Its a shame to see them sitting out in the open as public displays covered in bird stuff! The one which is on display here in San Antonio flew into Kelly AFB on her own power before being gutted and stuffed!