Lockheed SR-71 Part-1 72-435 Scale 1/72
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| Scale | 1:72 |
£18.99
Ex Tax: £18.99
Water-slide markings for the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance aircraft, covering some of the most historically significant airframes and missions of this iconic Cold War aircraft.
This decal set focuses on early and operational SR-71 and SR-71A aircraft, including record-breaking flights, first operational missions, museum aircraft, and notable losses during service with the United States Air Force.
Marking options include:
✓ SR-71 Blackbird 61-7976
First SR-71 to fly an operational mission
Flown by Ed Payne and Jerry O’Malley over Vietnam, 21 March 1968
Later flown to the National Museum of the USAF at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, on 27 March 1990
✓ SR-71A “958”
First SR-71A delivered to Beale AFB, California, 10 May 1966
Pilots: Doug Nelson / Pennington
Aircraft associated with record-setting flights during Operation Glowing Speed
Displayed at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins AFB, Georgia
✓ SR-71A Blackbird 61-7979
9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, USAF
“Night Hawk” artwork on vertical stabilisers
Aircraft flew missions from Beale AFB and Kadena AFB
Operational service including Middle East reconnaissance during the Yom Kippur War
✓ SR-71A Blackbird 61-7970
Lost on 17 June 1970 following a mid-air refuelling collision with KC-135Q (59-1474)
Crew successfully ejected and survived
Aircraft crashed in the desert during the Super Skater mission
Features
✓ Historically accurate markings for operational SR-71 aircraft
✓ Covers record-breaking, combat, and museum airframes
✓ Correct serials, insignia, and airframe details
✓ Full set of technical stencils included
✓ Designed for precise fit on 1/72 scale models
Printed on thin, flexible decal film for smooth application and a realistic painted-on appearance.