This is the underside of the tail of a military helicopter designed to lift large heavy objects. This helicopter is not meant to carry passengers and really looks like a praying mantis when it is sitting on the ground. I thought it was interesting that there was such an elaborate sign on the bottom side that said "Do Not Paint".
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Douglas C-124 Globemaster
This is another aircraft form the Pima Air and Space Museum. This plane is huge, and actually opens up from the front so cargo can be loaded. I love its shape and the nostalgic feeling I get when I look at it.
SR-71A Blackbird Spy Plane
This image is looking up the jet engine of a SR-71A Blackbird spy place. The SR-71 Blackbird is a reconnaissance aircraft used by the CIA, built in 1964 and whose first flight was on March 5, 1965. This aircraft could be equipped with various cameras and ground-mapping radar systems. The SR-71 could reach speeds in excess of Mach 3+ (2193 mph), had a max altitude in excess of 85,000 feet and once traveled from New York to London in 1 hour and 55 minutes and 42 seconds.
Pima Air and Space Museum
I visited Pima Air and Space Museum today. There are hundreds of retired aircraft to see - little single seaters, stealth spy planes and even former Air Force One jets. Take your comfortable walking shoes, its a big place.
