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Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, June 17-18, 2023 - submitted by Jerry Glasser The biannual Father's Day SR-71 Symposium is scheduled for 2023. More details as they become available. Kansas Cosmosphere Aerospace Museum, October 14-16, 2022 - submitted by Jerry Glasser Another SR-71 symposium at the home of 961. More details as they become available. Kalamazoo Air Zoo Aerospace Museum, August 12-15, 2022 - submitted by Jerry Glasser "Join us for a weekend you won't forget, as we celebrate the world's only remaining SR-71B Blackbird. Nearly 20 humans that were involved in the training, maintenance and reconnaissance missions the Blackbird served in the Cold War will be on site to recount sorties, give tours of the cockpits (open for this event only!!!) and other exciting elements of the Blackbird. Special guests include a Lockheed Historian who will share fascinating stories about Lockheed and Skunk Works engineering and program development. This extended weekend event will feature panel discussions, one-on-one tours, new Blackbird and Spy-posium souvenirs in the Fly Buy Gift Shop (including a special One Well Blackbird Porter), a ticketed fundraising event with limited opportunities for a sit-in cockpit tour with a pilot, and so much more!" Full details at https://www.airzoo.org/sr-71-spy-posium. Blackbird Association Reunion, June 23-26, 2022 - submitted by Jack Madison The 24th reunion of the Blackbird Association as been pushed back until next year. The event will be held June 23-26, 2022. Look for more details in early 2022. The Blackbird Association reunion is for members (and their guests) only. SR-71 Weekend 2022, April 2-3, 2022 - submitted by Frank Martinez On Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, March Field Air Museum will be hosting several panel discussions with SR-71 crews. There will also be cockpit presentations, and walkarounds. More info at this link: https://www.marchfield.org/sr-71-weekend-2022/. Blackbird Maintainers Annual Picnic, September 11, 2021 - submitted by Ron Burton All former and present U-2, SR-71, KC-135Q Maintainers and Support Personnel are invited to the annual Blackbird Maintainers Annual Picnic in Yuba City, CA. All details are in the flyer (click here to download). Secrets Revealed, March 7-8, 2020 - submitted by Buz Carpenter On Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, the National Museum of the Air Force will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the last record-setting flight of the SR-71. There will be open cockpit displays of their SR-71, presentations by SR-71 and U-2 pilots and crew members, and special displays of rarely seen artifacts. SR-71 Spy-posium, October 4-6, 2019 - submitted by Dave Burns On Friday through Sunday, October 4-6, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo will be hosting an all-weekend event around the SR-71B. "Distinguished guests, including several of the men that flew this very aircraft to train pilots for strategic reconnaissance missions during the height of the Cold War, will be on-site to share stories, answer questions and. wait for it. tour the cockpit! This event will span the weekend of October 4th, 5th and 6th. Complete schedule and ticketing will be available soon. Interested persons should keep an eye on the Air Zoo calendar as well as social media platforms for more information on this event that celebrates the fastest aircraft ever flown!" More info at this link: https://www.airzoo.org/events-at-the-air-zoo/event/1422694. Blackbird Symposium, September 14-15, 2019 - submitted by Dave Dempster On Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15, the Museum of Flight will be hosting a two-day Blackbird Symposium. Join the pilots, backseaters and ground crew of the Blackbird Association in a weekend-long celebration of all things Blackbird, including presentations, children's activities, and a special film screening. More info here: https://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events/6014/blackbird-symposium. Eyes In The Night, July 20, 2019 - submitted by Frank Martinez On Saturday, July 20, the Western Museum of Flight will be hosting a lecture by SR-71 pilot LtCol Jack Veth, relating his experiences flying the blackbird. More info here: http://www.wmof.com/upcomingevents.pdf. Blackbird Association Reunion, June 13-16, 2019 - submitted by Jack Madison The 23rd reunion of the Blackbird Association will be June 13-16, 2019, at the Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV. The Blackbird Association reunion is for members (and their guests) only. SR-71 Weekend, April 6-7, 2019 - submitted by Frank Martinez On Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, March Field Air Museum will be hosting several panel discussions with SR-71 crews. There will also be cockpit presentations, and walkarounds. More info at this link: https://www.marchfield.org/sr-71-weekend-2019/. SR-71 Father's Day Weekend, June 16-17, 2018 Once again the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is having an SR-71 Forum on Father's Day weekend. Panel presentations by genuine SR-71 crews and maintainers, cockpit viewings, and pancake breakfast are on the agenda. Full details at this link: https://www.evergreenmuseum.org/events?eventTitle=sr-71-father-s-day-weekend--1438013983--80 Vintage Flying Museum, June 2, 2018 - submitted by Frank Martinez On Saturday, June 2, 2018, as part of the "History in Their Own Words" series, Col. Rich Graham and Col. Don Emmons will be presenting a lecture about their experiences together flying the SR-71 Blackbird. More information on the museum's web site at this link: http://vintageflyingmuseum.org/2018/01/history-words-sr-71-crew-colonels-rich-graham-don-emmons/. The museum is located in Fort Worth, TX. Celebrity Lecture Series, January 20, 2018 - submitted by Frank Martinez On Saturday, January 20, the Western Museum of Flight in Torrance, CA will present a lecture by SR-71 pilot Maury Rosenberg and RSO Ed McKim. Full details at this link: http://www.wmof.com/upcomingevents.pdf. Blackbird Association Reunion, June 8-11, 2017 - submitted by Tom Danielson The 22nd reunion of the Blackbird Association will be June 8-11, 2017, at the Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV. The Blackbird Association reunion is for members (and their guests) only. SR-71 Weekend, April 1-2, 2017 - submitted by Rich Graham On Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, March Field Air Museum will be hosting several panel discussions with SR-71 crews. There will also be cockpit presentations, and walkarounds. More info at this link: http://www.marchfield.org/upcoming-events. Museum of Aviation, July 30, 2016: On Saturday, July 30, 2016, the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB, GA will be having a celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of their SR-71 setting the world absolute speed record. Retired pilot MGen Eldon Joersz and RSO LtCol George Morgan will be making a presentation, along with 11 other veterans of the program who will be on hand. Click here for more information. Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, June 18-19, 2016: - submitted by Rich Graham On Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, 2016, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum will be hosting an SR-71 crew symposium. The event is still in the planning stages, more details as they become available. National Museum of the Air Force, June 8, 2016: On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, the National Museum of the Air Force will be opening its new fourth building to the public. For the first time since arriving in November 1979, the YF-12A will no longer be in the Annex but in a proper home with the rest of the collection. Click here for more details. Blackbird Association Reunion, June 11-14, 2015: - submitted by Tom Danielson The 21st reunion of the Blackbird Association will be June 11-14, 2015, at the Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV. The Blackbird Association reunion is for members (and their guests) only. SR-71 Weekend, April 18-19, 2015 - submitted by Frank Martinez On Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, March Field Air Museum will be hosting several panel discussions with SR-71 crews. There will also be cockpit presentations, and walkarounds. More info at this link: http://www.marchfield.org/home/upcoming-events. Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, June 14-15, 2014: - submitted by Melissa Grace On Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 2014, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum will be hosting an SR-71 crew symposium. There will be two speaking events on Saturday at 11 am and 2pm, and third on Sunday at 2 pm. The price is included with admission. There will also be a brunch on Sunday with the SR-71 special guests; prices for brunch start at $18 per person. Please RSVP for brunch to reservations@sprucegoose.org. Visit their website for more details. Blackbird Airpark, April 26, 2014: - submitted by TD Barnes On April 26, 2014, the Air Force Flight Test Museum is hosting a 50-year Cold War Commemoration at the Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, California. The Open House will include the SR-71, F-117, and F-22 communities as well as the A-12 and U-2. Crews who flew and worked on these aircraft will entertain the public with war stories about the aircraft displayed at the Air Park. For more details, go to http://afftcmuseum.org/blackbird-airpark-open-house. Museum of Flight, April 26, 2014: - submitted by TD Barnes On April 26, 2014, members of Roadrunners Internationale will be at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Join them for a special look at the heretofore secret history of the infamous "Area 51" in the Nevada desert. This program is free for Museum members and free with daily admission to the Museum of Flight. For details, go to http://www.museumofflight.org/event/2014/feb/15/area-51-event-real-deal. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Florida, April 1-5, 2014: - submitted by Blair Bozek Lakeland Linder Regional Airport will be hosting the 40th annual SUN 'n FUN Fly-In and Expo the week of April 1-5, 2014. We will have seven Habus presenting ten hours of Blackbird history throughout the week. Draken International will be hosting a dinner on Thursday, 3 April 2014. I have gotten to know the Draken guys and they are big fans of US military aviation and have offered to host a dinner for our friends. I encourage any Friends of the Habus who will be at Sun'n Fun, or in the area, to try to join us at the dinner. However, you must RSVP. Details are on the flyer here: www.habu.org/events/SNF2014_SR71_invitation.pdf. National Air and Space Museum, November 15, 2013: - submitted by Kelly Bloom Col. Richard Graham will be making a presentation at the National Air and Space Society's Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. The lecture will begin at 8:00 pm. More info about the lecture can be found on the museum's website at http://airandspace.si.edu/events/detail.cfm?id=7027. March Field, August 24, 2013 - submitted by Frank Martinez On Saturday, August 24, SR-71 pilot Jim Shelton will be speaking at March Field Museum. Colonel Shelton (USAF-Ret) flew 911 hours in the SR-71 Blackbird from 1968-1974 over North Viet Nam, North Korea, the periphery of China, the DMZ area of Korea and the first Middle East mission. More info at this link: www.marchfield.org/zcal.html. EAA Headquarters Annual Fly-In, July 29-August 4, 2013 - submitted by Terry Pappas Presentations by SR-71 crews will take place the entire week of the EAA 2013 Airventure. There will be both individual and informal panelist presentations with several blackbird crews participating, including Gil Bertelson, Rich Graham and Terry Pappas. The week-long airshow takes place at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin; the show also features about 15,000 aircraft. More information and a schedule of events can be found here. Blackbird Association Reunion, June 6-9, 2013: - submitted by Rich Graham The next reunion of the Blackbird Association will be June 6-9, 2013, at the Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV. The Blackbird Association reunion is for members (and their guests) only. SR-71 Blackbird Weekend, April 6-7, 2013: - submitted by Frank March Field will be having an SR-71 Blackbird Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet the crewmembers and hear their stories of the SR-71 program. Go to www.marchfield.org for more information. Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, June 16-17, 2012: - submitted by Dave Jillson On Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17, 2012, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum will be hosting an SR-71 crew symposium. Blackbird flight and support crews will be on hand to share stories and answer questions. The cost to attend the symposium is included in the cost of admission. Contact the museum for details. Blackbird Airpark, April 21, 2012: - submitted by Kevin Helm On Saturday, April 21, 2012, there will be a celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the A-12 blackbird. The SR-71 cockpit will be open, and for the first time, their U-2C will also be on open cockpit display. Follow this link for more information. Blackbird Association Reunion, June 10-12, 2011: - submitted by Rich Graham The next reunion of the Blackbird Association will be June 10-12, 2011, at the Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV. The Blackbird Association reunion is for members (and their guests) only. Book Signing, December 5, 2010: - submitted by Paul Suhler Ed Lovick will be signing copies of his book "Radar Man: A Personal HIstory of Stealth". Ed was brought into the Skunk Works in 1957 to reduce the Radar Cross Section of the U-2 and stayed to work on the Blackbird, F-117, etc. Please join Ed for his book launch and signing at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant in Van Nuys, CA on December 5, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:30pm - Look for his ad in the Daily News Holiday Gift guide. Books and patches will be available while supplies last. Call Sylvia for more information at +!-818-761-9392. More details at his web site edtheradarman.com. Evergreen Aviation Museum, June 19-20, 2010: - submitted by Dave Jillson Blackbird crews will be participating in a 2-day panel discussion at the Evergreen Aviation Museum. See this link or contact the museum at +1-503-434-4180 for more information. Atomic Testing Museum, October 7-8, 2009 - submitted by Paul Suhler On October 7th and 8th, join the Atomic Testing Museum and Roadrunners Internationale as they separate the myths from the realities of Groom Lake (Area 51), through a special presentation: SPY PLANES OF GROOM LAKE. There will be 'meet and greet' opportunities for the public, both days. October 7th , 6pm-8pm, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Channel 8 Investigative Reporter, George Knapp, featuring CIA Historian, Dr. David Robarge, and former pilots and engineers from Groom Lake. On October 8th 1pm-3pm, Historian, Annie Jacobson, will moderate a second panel of former Groom Lake pilots and staff and technicians. Admission is $10 per person and free for Museum members. Museum admission is just an additional $5 for those attending this event. Media contact information: Dawn Barlow, Director of Communications and Development (702)794-5147 or dawn.ham@ntshf.org . Visit the museum on the web at www.atomictestingmuseum.org. Blackbird Association Reunion, June 11-14, 2009: - submitted by Rich Graham The next reunion of the Blackbird Association will be June 11-14, 2009, at the Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV. The Blackbird Association reunion is for members (and their guests) only. Imperial War Museum, Duxford, England, March 8, 2009: - submitted by Mat Archer Col. Richard Graham will be at the Duxford Air Museum, Cambridgeshire, Engand, on March 8th at 2.00 pm where he will be giving a presentation on flying the SR-71, including a book signing and Q&A session. For more details, visit the museum's website (duxford.iwm.org.uk) or call them at +44 (0)1223 835 000. EAA Headquarters Annual Fly-In, August 2, 2008: - submitted by Rich Graham On Saturday, August 2, there will be an informal panelist presentation with several blackbird crews participating. This is just one event in the week-long airshow at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that also features about 15,000 aircraft. More information at the EAA AirVenture site. Evergreen Aviation Museum, June 13-14, 2008: - submitted by Rich Graham Blackbird crews will be participating in a 2-day panel discussion at the Evergreen Aviation Museum. Contact the museum for more information. Museum of Flight, September 14-15, 2007: - submitted by Rich Graham There will be a 2-day SR-71 symposium at the Museum of Flight near Seattle, Washington. Blackbird pilots, RSOs, and support crews will be participating in panel discussions. More details to follow. Blackbird Association Reunion, June 21-24, 2007: - submitted by Rich Graham The next reunion of the Blackbird Association will be June 21-24, 2007, at the Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV. The Blackbird Association reunion is for members (and their guests) only. Reconnaissance Symposium, Oct. 6-7, 2006: - submitted by Paul Suhler The Kalamazoo Air Zoo will be hosting a 2-day symposium on October 6-7, 2006. Speakers include several blackbird crews, as well as U-2 pilots, support technicians and recon experts. Click here for more details. Evergreen Aviation Museum, June 17-18, 2006: - submitted by Rich Graham As many as 10 SR-71 crews will be participating in a 2-day panel discussion at the Evergreen Aviation Museum. Contact the museum for more information. Virginia Aviation Museum, October 1, 2005: - submitted by David Hahn SR-71 Forum, Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Virginia Aviation Museum, Richmond International Airport. As many as 5 blackbird crewmembers are expected for an open panel discussion of the SR-71. Event included with regular museum admission. 9:30am-5pm. vam.smv.org or 804-236-3622 for more details.. Museum of Flight, August 5-7, 2005: - submitted by Dennis McLean SR-71 pilot Brian Shul will be at the Museum of Flight on August 5, 6 & 7 at the William M. Allen Theater at 2:00 PM. Admission to the museum is $14.00 for adults andthere are other rates available for groups and children - contact the museum for addition details. Blackbird Reunion, June 9th-12th, 2005: - submitted by Rich Graham The 2005 Blackbird Reunion was held in Reno, Nevada at the Nugget Hotel on June 9-12, 2005. The reunion is for Blackbird Association members only. Blackbird Airpark, May 15, 2004: - submitted by Doug Nelson On Saturday, May 15, 2004, there will be a celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the SR-71. Bob Gilliland, pilot of the first SR-71 flight, will be in attendance with Jim Eastham (first YF-12 pilot). Click here for full details. J58 Eagles Reunion, March 25-27, 2004: - submitted by William Gent There will be a once-in-a-lifetime reunion of Pratt & Whitney J58 people in Studio City, California, with several blackbird crews in attendance including Jim Eastham and Bob Gilliland. Click here for details and directions. Virginia Aviation Museum, October 4, 2003: - submitted by Kim Leigh SR-71 Forum, Saturday, October 4, 2003 at the Virginia Aviation Museum, Richmond International Airport. Join panel discussions. Shake hands with crew and support personnel. Take a guided tour of #7968. Event included with regular museum admission. 9:30am-5pm. vam.smv.org or 804-236-3622 or kleigh@smv.org. Museum of Flight, September 13, 2003: - submitted by Mike Clennon The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, will be hosting "The Blackbird Forum" on Saturday, September 13, 2003. SR-71 crews will be on hand with firsthand recollections of blackbird operations. Blackbird Airpark, August 9, 2003: - submitted by Doug Nelson On Saturday, August 9, 2003, there will be a celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the YF-12. Jim Eastham, pilot of that historic flight, will be in attendance. Click here for full details. FYI: If you were unable to attend the event, you can order memorabilia directly from the museum by clicking on this link: http://www.edwardsflighttest.com Iowa Aviation Museum, May 31, 2003: - submitted by Louise Schalk Lou Schalk, first blackbird pilot ever, will be inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 31, 2003. He was nominated for this award in January of 2003. His widow, Louise Schalk, and his sister will be attending the event in Greensfield, Iowa to accept the award on his behalf. For more information, contact the museum at 641-343-7184. Southern Museum of Flight, November 14, 2002: Bob Gilliland, first SR-71 pilot, will be the featured speaker on November 14th, 2002 at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham, AL. This will be a fairly formal dinner event with only about 400 tickets available. Tickets will be $25 and $50 VIP. March Field, November 9-10, 2002: - submitted by Paul Trainor March Field will be having Open Aircraft Days on Saturday and Sunday, November 9-10. About three times per year the museum opens up aircraft that normally can only be viewed from outside of the aircraft. Visitors can walk inside cargo aircraft or look down into the raised canopy of fighter aircraft. This is one of the rare opportunities for the general public to see a fully-instrumented SR-71 cockpit. Call 909-697-6606 for more information. Virginia Aviation Museum, October 5, 2002: The Virginia Aviation Museum will be having their third annual SR-71 forum on Saturday, October 5. In addition to panel presentations by SR-71 crews, their will be open cockpit viewing, weather permitting. Wright-Patterson AFB, September 13-14, 2002: As many as 30 blackbird crews, including pilots, RSOs, engineers and crew chiefs, will be participating in an SR-71 symposium consisting of 8 separate panel presentations. Click here for more info. March Field, May 25, 2002: - submitted by Paul Trainor March Field will be having an Open Cockpit Day on Saturday, May 25. This is an opportunity to see inside the cockpit of an SR-71. Call 909-697-6606 for more information. Blackbird Airpark, April 27, 2002: - submitted by Doug Nelson On Saturday, April 27, 2002, there will be a celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the A-12. Lou Schalk, the first blackbird pilot, will be in attendance with Jim Eastham (first YF-12 pilot) and Bob Gilliland (first SR-71 pilot). Click here for full details. March Field Museum, November 10-11, 2001: - submitted by Dan Parker March Field will be having an Open Cockpit Weekend on November 10 and 11. This will be the last such event at the museum this year. Click here or call 909-697-6606 for more information.  - click here for photos from the event courtesy of Dan Parker
Virginia Aviation Museum, October 6, 2001: The Virginia Aviation Museum will be hosting their second annual SR-71 Forum on Saturday, October 6. Several habus are planning on attending, including Blackbird Rising co-author Donn Byrnes. Crews will answer questions about the blackbirds and be available to sign autographs. - click here for photos from the event
Museum of Flight, September 15, 2001: At least 5 habus are planning to appear at the SR-71 Forum at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, September 15. For more information, contact Craig O'Neill at coneill@museumofflight.org, or call 206-768-7150. Directions to the museum are available at http://www.museumofflight.org/visit/. EAA OshKosh AirVenture, July 24-30, 2001: - submitted by Rich Graham Rich Graham (author, retired SR-71 pilot and SR-71 squadron commander) will be speaking on Saturday, July 28, from 1:00 to 2:15pm, and Sunday, July 29, from 11:30am to 12:45pm, in Sporty's Pavillion #6 (click here for the full schedule). There will also be several thousand airplanes to look at - click here for details. Imperial War Museum, Duxford, England, June 14, 2001: The official dedication ceremony for #962's induction into the Duxford Imperial War Museum is scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2001. VIPs from both the U.K. and the United States will be there; click here for the official Duxford web page. - click here for photos from the event, courtesy of Stephen WalkerVirginia Aviation Museum, April 28, 2001: For the 39th anniversary of the first flight of the A-12 blackbird, Lou Schalk, first pilot of the A-12, will be making 2 presentations on these historic flights, complete with video of the event. The presentations are scheduled for 10:30am and 12:30pm, Saturday, April 28. Also on hand will be Hall of Famer Ken Hyde, who plans on firing up his replica Wright Bros. aircraft engine. Click here for more details. - click here for photos from the eventImperial War Museum, Duxford, England, April 11, 2001: SR-71 #962 was unveiled to the public for the first time on April 11, 2001. There was a public photo shoot at 11:00am. Click here for the official press release. - click here for photos from the event, courtesy of Ben RogersPima Air and Space Museum, November 4-5, 2000: - submitted by Glenn Chapman SR-71 # 61-7951 will be taken across the highway to Davis-Monthan AFB for Arizona Days on Saturday and Sunday, November 4 and 5. Edwards AFB, October 21, 2000: - submitted by Kevin Helm No blackbirds will be flying at Edwards this year, but they will be on static display at the Annual Edwards AFB Open House on Saturday, October 21. Several other Skunkworks vehicles will also be on static display, including the U-2 and ER-2, F-117A, and F-22, as well as the B-2. Gilmer-Upshur County Airport, October 20, 2000: - submitted by Leland Haynes; updated by Steve Dean On Friday, October 20, 2000, the late Col. Robert "Silver Fox" Stephens will be honored by having the airport in his Texas hometown of Gilmer renamed for him. During the Yamboree on October 20, Gilmer-Upshur County Airport will be renamed "Fox Stephens Field-Gilmer Municipal Airport." Pilots from the SR-71 and XB-70 programs are planning to attend, including Bob Gilliland (SR-71), Joe Cotton (XB-70), and Scott Crossfield (X-15). Also, expect to see F-117 and B-2 Fly-bys as part of the official programs, plus many Blackbird folks who worked with Stephens when he was SR-71 test director. Click here for more details (courtesy of The Gilmer Mirror newspaper, reprinted by permission). More details also available at the Flight of the Phoenix Museum web site. Virginia Aviaton Museum, October 14-15, 2000 On Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15, 2000, the Virginia Aviation Museum will be hosting "SR-71 Forum 2000: Spend a Day with Blackbird Crews." A total of 19 blackbird crews attended. The museum is located on the grounds of Richmond International Airport; click here for directions. - click here for photos from the eventMarch Field Air Museum, August 6, 2000 - submitted by Paul Trainor On Sunday, August 6, 2000, March Field Air Museum in Riverside, CA, will have an open cockpit display of their SR-71, which appears in the new movie "Space Cowboys." Click here for more details. - click here for photos from the eventEAA OshKosh AirVenture, July 26-August 1, 2000: - submitted by Rich Graham Rich Graham (author, retired SR-71 pilot and SR-71 squadron commander) will be speaking on Saturday, July 29, from 8:30 to 9:45, and Sunday, July 30, from 2:30 to 3:45 at the Eclipse Pavillion (click here for the full schedule). There will also be 11,000 airplanes to look at - click here for details. Minnesota Air National Guard Museum, April 15-16, 2000: - submitted by Jim Goodall On Saturday and Sunday, April 15-16, 2000, the Minnesota Air National Guard Museum is having an Open Cockpit weekend. The A-12 on display has a 100% real and complete cockpit. Click here for details and directions. Pima Air and Space Museum, February 18-19, 2000: - submitted by Rich Graham On Friday and Saturday, February 18-19, 2000, there will be a gathering of Blackbird crews to talk at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. 24 Blackbird crew members have committed to attending the event, including Rich Graham (author, retired SR-71 pilot and SR-71 squadron commander). - click here for photos from the eventBlackbird Airpark, December 18, 1999: - submitted by Kevin Helm On Saturday, December 18, 1999, Blackbird Airpark will host an event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the first flights of both the SR-71 and the M/D-21. Jim Eastham (first person to fly the YF-12) and Bob Gilliland (first to fly the SR-71) will be there to sign autographs; Lou Schalk (first person to fly the A-12) might also be attending. There will also be opportunities to have your photograph taken while in the cockpit. Click here for details. Virginia Aviation Museum, Richmond International Airport, November 18, 1999: -submitted by Kim Toney SR-71 pilot Col. Tom Alison (USAF-Ret.) will be making a presentation on his experiences flying the blackbird on Thursday, November 18 at 7pm. - click here for photos from the eventUSAF Museum, Wright-Patterson AFB, November 17, 1999: Retired SR-71 pilot and squadron commander MGen Patrick Halloran (USAF-Ret.) will present "Flying the Blackbirds" at 7:30pm on Wednesday, November 17 in the USAF Museum's Carney Auditorium. There is no charge for admission. For more information, contact the USAF Museum Public Affairs Office at 937-255-4704, or 937-255-8046. Virginia Aviation Museum, Richmond International Airport, October 30, 1999 - submitted by Walter Witschey The ceremony for the Dedication/Unveiling of #968 at its new home, Virginia Aviation Museum, Richmond International Airport (easy access from I-64/I-95) will be held Saturday October 30, 1999, at 10:30 am. SR-71 pilots Tom Alison and Joe Kinego, and RSO Curt Osterheld will be attending. - click here for photos from the eventEdwards AFB, October 9-10, 1999: "Edwards Air Force Base - home of the Air Force Flight Test Center, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center and the Air Force Research Laboratory - will host its annual Open House and Air Show [Saturday and Sunday] Oct. 9 and 10. The event will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights. This year's event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the renaming of Edwards Air Force Base and the 40th Anniversary of the first flight of the X-15. A highlight of the open house and air show will be a scheduled appearance by several of the X-15 pilots. Flying activities will also include performances in a variety of aircraft by test pilots from the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards and the first aerial display of America's newest fighter, the F-22 Raptor. Many static displays will be on hand, including nearly every aircraft in the Air Force inventory, such as the B-2 Stealth Bomber and the F-117 Stealth Fighter. There is no charge for admission or parking. All gates to the base will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days." Click here for details and directions. - click here for photos from the event courtesy of John FreedmanSAC Museum, October 1, 1999: - submitted by Rich Graham On Friday, October 1, Rich Graham (author, retired SR-71 pilot and SR-71 squadron commander) and Bob Gilliland (Lockheed test pilot, first person to fly the SR-71) will be speaking at the SAC Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. Hill AFB, September 25, 1999: "The Museum is hosting a Gathering Of Blackbirds on [Saturday] September 25, 1999. At this date [May 1999] four SR-71 pilots have committed to attend. Col. James Sullivan, the pilot who set the speed record from New York to London, will be here. Others: Col. Jack Layton, Col. Rich Graham, and LtCol. Gil Bertelson. We expect several more, as well as Mr. Warren Gilmour, who worked with the Skunk Works for 18 years. We hope to have several crew members as well. There will be opportunities for autographs, as well as presentations on the Aircraft." - click here for photos from the eventReno Air Races, September 16-19, 1999: - submitted by Brian Shul Author and former SR-71 pilot Brian Shul will be the featured speaker for 2 nights at the Reno Air Races. He will be giving his slide show both Thursday and Friday nights, Sept. 16 and 17, at the E l Dorado Hotel at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and profits go to the Rotary Scholarship Fund. He will also have a booth at the air show all 4 days. EAA OshKosh Air Show, July 28-August 3, 1999: - submitted by Rich Graham Rich Graham (author, retired SR-71 pilot and SR-71 squadron commander) will be speaking on Friday, July 30, from 2:30 to 3:45, and Saturday, July 31, from 11:30 to 12:45 in the Forum tents (click here for the full schedule). There will also be 11,000 airplanes to look at - click here for details. |
