Wholesale SR-71 Blackbird 1/72 Die Cast Model - AF1-0088H

SR-71 Blackbird 1/72 Die Cast Model - AF1-0088H Aircraft #61-7980 first flew on 25 September 1967. It deployed overseas with the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing with its final deployment being to RAF Mildenhall in England. During that stay, it received this dartboard tail-art depicted on this particular model. In 1990 it had a change of ownership when it was handed over to NASA for use in its high-speed research programs. This SR-71 holds the distinction of being the last SR-71 to fly, an event that took place in October, 1999. This aircraft is currently on display inside the main gate at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB, California. Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Authentic markings and placard details. Metal presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.