| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 61-7974 |
| Alternate Serial: | 17974 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird |
| C/n (msn): | 2025 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | MildenhallMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUN IATA: MHZ Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 10 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 191674 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Blackbird crashed off the coast Philippines on 21 April 1989 while operating out of Kadena Air Base on Okinawa. The crew of the Blackbird managed to eject safely after they reported that one of their engines exploded shortly after takeoff. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 December 2019, and has since been viewed 727 times. |