I've re-engined my Chevy

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
02/06/2014 at 12:48 • Filed to: planelopnik

Wanna race?

Image: John Schwab, US Air Force via !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

DISCUSSION (19)

PS9 > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 12:49

'Ring time?

Thunder-Lips > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 12:50

You don't need SR-22 insurance for that do you?

Takuro Spirit > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 12:52

New Silverado ZSR-71 package?

tpirocz > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 13:10

i could be wrong...but thats a at least an 03 Silverado. wasn't the sr-71s last flight in about 98? the article linked says the picture was taken while still in service.

jariten1781 > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 13:16

You're leaking on the runway.

ttyymmnn > tpirocz
02/06/2014 at 13:23

From The Aviationist:

It was taken years ago, when the SR-71 was still in service and shows a Blackbird taxing behind a Chevy car (a follow me, more than a standard “ chase car ” like those supporting the U-2 Dragon Lady and the RQ-4 Global Hawk ).

I've done some searching, but can't find any more info about the picture. Wikipedia said that the SR-71, AF Ser. No. 61-7972, went on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center in VA on December 15, 2003. Perhaps this photo is associated with that.

tpirocz > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 13:28

i didn't consider that it could be just moving a display plane.

Vizzini > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 13:34

Race? Nah, I don't think so.

Kinja'd!!!

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 14:02

Well, it should have a lot more "pickup" now!

JACU - I've got bonifides. > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 14:38

Would love to see "Powered by HABU" on the front fenders.

f86sabre > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 15:41

Since there is no direct messaging on Kinja I will post this here. Do you have a G+ account? I have some pics you might get a kick out of from a facility near Tucson that I got to visit today.

ttyymmnn > f86sabre
02/06/2014 at 16:03

I don't. While I do have a Gmail account, which I use sparingly and to log on to Oppo, I have assiduously avoided social media. I do have Dropbox, but I'm not really sure how it all works. I only use it to transfer files to my iPhone. But I'd love to see your photos, if we can figure something out. I'd be glad to share an email @.

f86sabre > ttyymmnn
02/06/2014 at 16:06

I will drop you a line when I get them up. Might be next week.

ttyymmnn > f86sabre
02/06/2014 at 16:11

Thanks! I look forward to it.

gbbts > ttyymmnn
02/07/2014 at 06:26

I race you, but only if we race in Monaco.

f86sabre > ttyymmnn
02/12/2014 at 14:32

Try this link and let me know if it works...

https://plus.google.com/photos/1047665…

ttyymmnn > f86sabre
02/12/2014 at 14:44

Worked perfectly! Thanks! Stay warm, Sabre.

f86sabre > ttyymmnn
02/12/2014 at 14:48

Cool. Us taking pictures was never fully vetted out so I didn't want to post them for everyone. Was a neat place to visit.

ttyymmnn > f86sabre
02/13/2014 at 08:46

I enjoyed these pics very much thanks. Why so many pictures of Delta jets? ;-) All those 757s lined up reminded me of this article I read recently. You might find it interesting, it talks about what Boeing might do with its next clean sheet.

This picture of the Albatrosses was my favorite. Many, many years ago, my older brother built a model of a USCG Albatross, and I was fascinated by how the landing gear folded up. It's always been one of my favorites. I took the liberty of throwing a little crop on it. I hope you don't mind. I think it's a really strong photograph. Thanks again for sharing.

Kinja'd!!!