It was used as a flight test vehicle throughout its career and never flew an operational mission. The SR-71A on display was delivered to the Strategic Air Command in 1968 and performed operational missions with the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California until 1987 when it was retired due to structural damage. The D-21 drone is on loan from NASA and was refurbished by Airpark volunteers. Calif. Future plans include a protective cover over the aircraft and, eventually, a small facility to display Blackbird artifacts and memorabilia. It is closed Monday through Thursday and on federal holidays.
Admission is free.
Visit the Blackbird Survivors and find out where they are.