I thought they also had one on display at the Smithsonian.
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From: "Dennis & Becky Anderson" <whatelse@qwest.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2002 6:15 PM
Subject: DML: SR-71 Aircraft
>
> I also enjoyed the chat about this wet-wing airplane.
> Why didn't someone say that it was a spy plane ?
> A mechanic at Northwest Airlines who began his career
> in the USAF told me that upon landing, the plane was
> usually hangered immediately - not only to contain
> the leaking fuel, but to keep curious eyes away from
> examining it. He added that the plane flew at 80,000
> feet, had two rather large (for its size) engines,
> and had a flattened fuselage shape (view from front).
> It was painted a flat black color. He thinks that one
> is now on display at the Air Natl Guard museum at the
> MSP Airport. Unfortunately, the museum has been closed
> since the Sept. 11 attacks. No foreseeable date to
> reopen.
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