GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM
SR-71 Blackbird - The Lady In Black

In design and performance, the top secret SR-71 Blackbird was the most remarkable aircraft of the 20th Century and was a key component in winning the Cold War.

From 1962 to 1990, the SR-71 served six different Presidents as the premier reconnaissance platform for the United States, speeding across hostile skies at over 2,000 mph and altitudes above 85,000 feet to gather critical intelligence that no other system could deliver.

Over 4,000 missiles were fired at the SR-71 without a single hit; at Mach 3+, the Blackbird evaded every missile, outran every enemy fighter, got the take - and with impunity, brought the sound of freedom to the world with its indomitable double sonic boom.

The proud Blackbird now rests with honor in select museums, still the holder of every manned airplane speed and altitude record to this day.



Specially commissioned for the 20th anniversary of the publication of Sled Driver, this commemorative 26" x 34" lithograph honoring the Blackbird's service to the nation is printed on the highest quality acid free matte heavyweight stock.

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