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| The Pinnacle of American Aviation History THE WORLDS FASTEST MANNED ATHODYD The Original Secrets of AREA 51 Looking like an alien space craft, DARK EAGLE peers from her nest (shelter 116) ***************************************************************** RARE AVIATION COLLECTIBLES HAND MADE PRESENTATIONS ONE OF A KIND FABRICATIONS USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS FROM HISTORIC SR-71 BLACKBIRDS A treasure that will last forever An investment that you can afford A gift that will be remembered These materials are very limited and very rare. As of (1 May 2009), less than 9-1/2 pounds of material remain in stock.
Introduction You’re nearly nineteen miles above the Earth, ripping through the upper stratosphere at three and a half times the speed of sound. You’re keen concentration makes seconds seem like minutes. Like some sort of futuristic Cyborg. You are the processing unit controlling a 107 foot long, 170,000 pound titanium machine. Atmospheric frictional loads heat the crafts surfaces beyond 450 degress F. Your “alien like” propulsion systems blast exhaust afterburner flames 150 feet out and stress the systems exotic alloys at 34,000 pounds of thrust at 3,200 degrees. The physiological support systems along with your astronaut space suit keep your bodily fluids from evaporating away in a boiling instant. You are driving not a futuristic star cruiser but the sleek black, air breathing, turbo ram jet powered, Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. America’s, United States Air Force, super secret reconnaissance aircraft. In 1962, The Director of the CIA, Richard Helms recalled a midnight test flight in the Nevada desert, later wrote: “The blast of flame that sent the black, insect-shaped projectile hurtling across the tarmac made me duck instinctively. It was as if the Devil himself were blasting his way straight from Hell”. Even today as the few remaining Blackbirds stand on display they command jaw dropping disbelief and breathtaking stares. As an SR-71, Code 42 Machinist, I was part of a select, elite team that flew, maintained, and provided operations for our nations classified surveillance program. I was privileged, humbled, and awed at the opportunity to be part of, work, and maintain these magnificent marvels of aviation. The one thing that I wish I could covey to SR-71 fans now and in the future would be the experience to feel the Earth shaking rumble of the SR-71 Blackbirds. Dan Freeman, TSgt, USAF (Ret) Tuesday, January 27, 2009
This is not your ordinary titanium. The Blackbirds were built primarily of a specially developed BETA Titanium Alloy.
Specifically designed to withstand the wide dynamic thermal loads of sustained MACH 3 flight.
A miracle of engineering. Experts question, how did metallurgist succeed in its Top Secret development?
BETA Ti 13V 11CR 3Al Solution treated and artificially aged to refine the predominant phases within its microstructure, a very expensive process.
The result was a super alloy with characteristics far beyond Earthly materials allowing for the creation of the world’s most incredible aircraft.
While holding a piece of this titanium in your hand you can feel it quickly warm to your body temperature. Set it down and it will literally throw off that warmth conforming to its thermal surroundings.
THE SR-71 ENGINES, "PRATT & WHITNEY J58" THE POWER OF 45 LOCOMOTIVES
"The SR-71 BLACKBIRD"
1971 MACKAY TROPHY WINNER
"Most meritorious flight of the year"
1972 HARMON INTERNATIONAL TROPHY
"Most outstanding international achievement in the art / science of aeronautics"
July 27 / 28, 1976
3 SR-71's flown by 3 different crews set 7 world speed and altitude records.
On Sept. 1, 1974, SR-71A, 61-7972 flew from New York to London in 1 hour, 54 minutes, 56 seconds, smashing the previous trans-Atlantic speed record by nearly three hours! Returning to the U.S. on Sept. 13, 1974, #972 established a world speed record of 3 hours, 47 minutes, 36 seconds for the 5,463 mile (8,790 km) flight from London to Los Angeles. It literally outraced the sun, landing some four hours before the time of day it took off.
This is the mighty Blackbird's exhaust nozzle
Below are photos of the Inner Hastelloy X and the Outer Titanium Ejector Flap Expansion Joints.
The 9th Reconnaissance Wing proudly displays her heritage. The men and women at Beale AFB did a fantastic job refurbishing SR-71A, 61-7963.   
Check out these great YouTube videos of SR-71 Blackbird operations back in the day.
Extremely rare, used mission flown SR-71 Titanium and Hastelloy X parts. Still in good condition. 38 inches long.
Laser Engraved Dog Tag only $99 Made from an actual part of an SR-71A. One of the following tails numbers available. 958, 960, 972, 974, 980. Hand crafted by an SR-71 Machinist. 
2 inch tall Titanium ADP Shield The shield still has the wear marks caused by the extreme heat and pressure in the Exhaust Nozzle. $169
MACH 3+ Diamond Patch in Titanium with Hastelloy X base $49
“In Honor of her gallant crew” This piece was donated to the Blackbird Association, 2009 Reunion Auction June 11-14. Laser engraved 3-1/4 inch diameter titanium disc on a hastelloy X stand. The chaffing marks show the tremendous strain that was put on these exhaust section parts. The back of the disc still retains the original Blackbird paint. The hastelloy X still has the scorch colorations from the heat of the SR-71, J58 afterburners.
Two Inch Diameter Titanium Coin in case from aircraft #61-7960. Photos show front and back $189 LASER Etched Titanium on Hastelloy X Base. 3+ inches tall $199
6 ounce Laser Engraved Stainless Steel Flask Inset 3 pieces of SR-71 Titanium
Custom Rings $149 Simple band showing Skunk Works tooling marks and spot welds.
Letter Opener / Dagger 5 layers of Blackbird Titanium from 5 SR-71's #958, #960, #972, #974, #980 10 inches long, Jewel Quality, $499 2+ inches Titanium Desk Top Display SR-71 Image applied by LASER $199
TITANIUM SWIZZLE STICK $139
Titanium Bracelets
This bracelet is made from a piece of SR-71 Blackbird Titanium from aircraft 974.
It is composed of two pieces that were originally spot welded together on the jet.
The bracelet was heat formed, polished, and heat colorized.
Sunlight enhances the brilliant colors of this magnificent bracelet. $149 This large man's bracelet is shown here in the metals natural color.
2 inch and 1-3/4 inch Titanium Coins from SR-71 61-7974 ICHI BAN First Operational Sortie $189 $169 Original Black Emissive Paint on the back of the coin 
Super Strong Super lightweight, Razor Sharp Survival Scalpel. Titanium from SR-71 #972, 5-5/8 inches long. $139
Key Chains and Pocket Tools $49
These handy Key Chain Bottle Openers are made from the Titanium parts of the Fastest Recorded Manned "Air Breathing" Jet Aircraft on the planet SR-71A #17958 It set an average speed of 2193.167 Miles Per Hour on 27/28 July 1979. $49
Polished SR-71 Titanium samples available as low as $39. An 8-1/2 x 11 inch color certificate of authenticity is included. A piece like this is used to make a band style ring. Unfinished for only $35. Includes COA. Have your jeweler make a ring for you! Get yours while supplies last!
A Signed and personalized 8-1/2x11 inch Certificate of Authenticity is included with each purchase of your SR-71 Blackbird Titanium. MACH3Ti.com is your only source of authentic SR-71 Titanium (Beware of imitations)
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| A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SR-71 BLACKBIRD The Lockheed SR-71 was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3 strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed YF-12A and A-12 aircraft by the Lockheed Skunk Works. The A-12 was developed and tested during the early 60's under the Top Secret "OXCART" program at AREA 51. The SR-71 was unofficially named the Blackbird, and called the Habu ("snake") by its crews. Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the design's advanced concepts, with the SR-71 being one of the first aircraft shaped to reduce its radar cross section, although its radar signature could be tracked by contemporary systems unlike later "stealth" aircraft. A defensive feature of the aircraft was its high speed and operating altitude; whereby if a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, standard evasive action was simply to accelerate. The SR-71 line was in service from 1964 to 1998, with 12 of the 32 aircraft being destroyed in accidents, though none were lost to enemy action.
Our Items are 100% guaranteed AUTHENTIC The materials we use are AUTHENTIC ACTUAL SR-71 BLACKBIRD PARTS. These parts were installed and used on the Blackbird airframes on many top secret high speed missions flying at altitudes near the edge of space. These parts consist of either Titanium or Nickel Alloy. Features such as- original paint, part numbers, QC inspection stamps, Dates, Special original coatings, surface treatments, and dimensions and specific SR-71 aircraft ID or tail numbers that have been hand marked by Blackbird maintenance crews have also been found under the exhaust soot.
No symbols, or any colorable imitation of such words, initials, or seals in connection with any merchandise, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in any manner is to be calculated to convey the impression that such use is approved, or endorsed, by any Agency, or person. | | It has been rumored or suggested that surplus SR-71 Blackbird titanium would be released for sale by the Air Force and NASA. This is false; last year the USAF, Defense Logistics Agency and NASA completely destroyed all of the remaining SR-71 parts and materials that were held in storage. Go to this page and see the link to the official power point presentation. http://mach3ti.com/opinion.aspx | |
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