The last ever flight of an SR-71 Blackbird took place on Oct. 9, 1999 at the Edwards AFB Open House Airshow. NASM SI 2006 2744. B1H8103 R.M.Allnutt photo Strategic Air Space Museum March 25th 2008.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of such a huge moment in the SR-71’s life, here’s a cache of images from its storied career: One SR-71 after its final flight in 1993 (AP Images) ...

During the Cold War, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane could fly higher and faster than any other – and 55 years after its first flight, it still does. CNN values your feedback 1.

Reaching over Mach 3, the SR-71 Blackbird was a high-altitude, strategic reconnaissance aircraft. Veteran pilot “Buz” Carpenter explains the fastest jet ever.

SR-71’s evasionary prowess owed much to its speed: On its last flight—March 6, 1990—pilots flew from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., in a record one hour and four minutes. Dana Penland ...

Nevertheless, the SR-71 set a number of air performance records.For example, in July 1976, it reached a staggering altitude of 85,068.997 ft. In 1990, a Blackbird flew from West Coast of the ...

The SR-71 wasn't like other planes. It didn't retire like them either. On this day in 1990, SR-71 #972 took its final flight for the U.S. Military and was officially retired.

2010 SR-71 Blackbird Ford Mustang - Solo Flight. This SR-71 is even rarer--though slightly cheaper--than the original. Dale Amy Writer Jan 25, 2012. See All 10 Photos.

What You Need to Know: The SR-71 Blackbird, a Cold War-era marvel, marked its final flight on October 9, 1999, after 25 years in service. With its Mach 3.32 speed and 85,000-foot altitude ...