SR-71A. Saw operations in Det1 Kadena in 1968 and Det4 Mildenhall UK in 1976 and 1983. Set altitude record up to 85069ft on 28 Jul 1976. Was sent to Diego Garcia island on the Indian Ocean to test facilities during 1980. Last SR to depart from Kadena on Jan 1990, ending 23 years of Blackbird operations in Japan. Was stored in Palmdale before being reactivated in 1995. Finally sent to Duxford UK in 2001 in reconnaissance of Great Britain's contributions to Blackbird operations. 2836FH
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