Operation Blackbird Public Event
October 14 - October 16, 2022
Cosmosphere
1100 N. Plum
Hutchinson, KS, KS 67501
US
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800.397.0330
The Cosmosphere invites the public to Operation: Blackbird, an extravaganza celebration focusing on the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. These planes flew three times the speed of sound at the edge of space. Flown from 1964-1990, they were used for reconnaissance and for engineering and flight tests.
Pilots, crew, and mechanics who worked in the SR-71 program occupy a unique position in U.S. military and engineering history, as the SR-71 remains the world's fastest manned air-breathing jet. October 14-15, the public is invited to meet SR-71 crew members and hear their stories.
Festivities begin with a meet and greet in the Cosmosphere's Grand Lobby under the SR-71 on Friday, October 14, 11:30-12:30 pm.
On Saturday, October 15, the Cosmosphere offers a full day of activities that include intimate panel presentations with SR-71 experts and a book signing with SR-71 Instructor Pilot, Squadron Commander, Wing Commander and Author,Col. Richard Graham.
On Sunday, October 16 plan to attend another SR-71 panel with a meet & greet with in the Banquet Room at the Cosmosphere.
For a complete schedule, see operationblackbird2022.org
