BRAND NEW 1/63 SCALE USAF LOCKHEED SR-71A BLACKBIRD DESK TOP DISPLAY SOLID WOOD MODEL AIRPLANE WITH WOOD AND METAL BASE STAND. IN FOAM PADDED BOX. Painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany wood by The Toys & Models Corporation’s (TMC). Their skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail have hand-carved and hand-painted each model airplane, with great concern for exact accuracy. This 1/63 -scale, Lockheed Martin Model Airplane the definitive version of the USAF SR-71A Blackbird – makes a great gift for any pilot, aviation buff or history fan. The model airplane measures approximately 20.25″ in length, has a 10.50″ wingspan and includes a display stand with a mahogany base. Brief History of the Lockheed SR-71 Airplane. The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft. It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by the Lockheed Skunk Works. During reconnaissance missions the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes to allow it to outrace threats. If a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outrun the missile. The SR-71 served with the U. Air Force from 1964 to 1998. Although 12 of the 32 aircraft built were destroyed in accidents, none was lost to enemy action. The SR-71 was unofficially named the Blackbird. Since 1976, it has held the world record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, a record previously held by the YF-12. The item comes from a non smoking and non pet environment. Great Customer Service Is My #1 Priority! The item “USAF Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird Desk Top Display Model 1/63 Aircraft Airplane” is in sale since Saturday, June 30, 2012. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Aviation\Military Aircraft\Desk & Shelf Models”. The seller is “bordi20″ and is located in Fairfield, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
- Country of Manufacture: United States