| 957 under construction at Lockheed's plant in Burbank, California. The Lockheed build number (2008) can just be made out on the walkway railing in the upper left corner of the photo. - Lockheed photo via Tony Landis |
 These photos should once and for all squelch the rumors that the 2 SR-71B models were "converted" from standard A-models. Here are 957 (foreground) and 956 (center) under construction with an A-model (955) in the background. The detail below shows the raised rear cockpits taking shape even before the nacelles are completed. - Lockheed photo via Tony Landis  |
