Vintage Aviation Print – Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird US Air Force Supersonic Spy

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Category: Collectables:Transportation Collectables:Aeronautica:Military:Photos/ Prints
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.

Vintage Aviation Print – Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird US Air Force Supersonic Spy Plane

An iconic tribute to the fastest manned aircraft in history — a must-have for aviation collectors and Cold War historians.

Print: approx. 10  x 8 inches

Texts: please see images

Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

Imagine the silence before the storm: a gleaming black silhouette slicing through the stratosphere at breathtaking speeds, with the earth far below fading into misty blue. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, captured here in majestic flight, was a marvel of innovation, flying at over three times the speed of sound. Every line, every glint of sunlight on its titanium frame speaks of an era where the limits of human engineering were fearlessly pushed.

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, tail number 17952, served with distinction in the United States Air Force between 1964 and 1998. Designed for high-altitude strategic reconnaissance, this aircraft became a legend, able to outrun missiles and peer deep into enemy territories during the height of the Cold War. Its legacy remains unmatched, with very few prints and images capturing its operational brilliance as beautifully as this one.

Collecting this aviation print means safeguarding a piece of history that symbolises human ingenuity, Cold War bravery, and aerospace excellence. Pieces like this are not only evocative artefacts; they are gateways into a time when every flight was a silent chess move on the global stage. Preserving this heritage is a tribute to the spirit of discovery and determination that defined a generation.