These are the 3 photos that I could not previously find.
This photo is of the SR71 on take off from the European theater at RAF Mendenhall, UK. The date was in the late 1980s or early 1990s ( I can't member the exact date).
This photo is the refueling operation for the SR71 that was required due to the Blackbird not being fully pressurized until it reached a certain altitude. It leaked fuel like a bucket with holes in it.
This last photo is when refueling was completed and the SR71 was able continue its flight plan.
NOTE: The 2 pilots in the 1st photo probably are not the same pilots in.the last 3 photos
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@Oakstar I was the Public Relations Offer for my Squadron while stationed there and was able to get some great pictures too. These photos were taken by another Officer that was authorized to fly with the refueling crew. I believe the aircraft was a KC130.
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@asheland said:
Yes, in addition to collecting US coins, type gold, British coins, Fractional Currency, vintage silver bars, and other exonumia, bullion, antique silverware and other things…
I’m also attempting to collect these.
New 2023 McNugget Buddies.
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First successful flight on December 17, 1903
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**The cats really like this guy **
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These are the 3 photos that I could not previously find.
This photo is of the SR71 on take off from the European theater at RAF Mendenhall, UK. The date was in the late 1980s or early 1990s ( I can't member the exact date).
This photo is the refueling operation for the SR71 that was required due to the Blackbird not being fully pressurized until it reached a certain altitude. It leaked fuel like a bucket with holes in it.
This last photo is when refueling was completed and the SR71 was able continue its flight plan.
NOTE: The 2 pilots in the 1st photo probably are not the same pilots in.the last 3 photos
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@JWP - Really nice pictures! Been to Mendenhall many times in the early 2000's. I recognize those frames....gov't issue. 👍
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@Oakstar I was the Public Relations Offer for my Squadron while stationed there and was able to get some great pictures too. These photos were taken by another Officer that was authorized to fly with the refueling crew. I believe the aircraft was a KC130.
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@JWP Nice! I was stationed up at Menwith Hill. Been to Mildenhall and Lakenheath many times.
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You said RAF Mendenhal, you meant Mildenhall, right?
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Your correct. WE have a street in Memphis that Mendenhall. I'm getting old, I guess.
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The two in the middle are wearing some CHEAP rugs.
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"Glacier Girl" !
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Expensive snowplow. But it has got to be a blast to operate it
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Always wondered what a hang glider looked like
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I hope the crew and passengers are OK.
Best DIY fix i have seen today
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The Potential Registry Set:
Photos from this week before Christmas:
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"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
The first MIG29 to land on North America soil without defecting. 😂 🤣
Soviet ground crew refueling their aircraft. Notice the white towels on the ground. The idiots spilled jet fuel everywhere!!
They were a complete ragtag team!
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