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"Mach 3.2" by Artist Craig Tinder
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the final flight of SR-71A "Habu" 61-7953. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an actual fragment from the aircraft where it settled in Death Valley, California.
Medium 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) gallery-wrapped canvas print (unframed) comes ready-to-hang and includes an embedded fragment from Blackbird 61-7953 mounted on a beautifully engraved metallic data plate which outlines the details of the print and relic for all viewers to study. As an added touch, each canvas art piece is hand-signed by artist Craig Tinder and includes a metallic, Certificate of Authenticity for added provenance and collectibility.
Canvas size:
- 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) Limited to ONLY 30 Prints
- Additional sizes available in our Store
Each Limited Edition Framed Canvas Print is signed and hand-crafted by Artist Craig Tinder using the highest quality materials and archival techniques. Each piece of artwork is created on-demand and typically takes 1-2 weeks for delivery.
Details About the RELIC:
18 December 1969 - Conducting both an equipment test and training mission over the Pacific Ocean, SR-71A 61-7953 unexpectedly lost power and control over Death Valley, California. Pilot Lt Col Joe Rogers and RSO Lt Col Gary Heldebaugh both ejected to safety. The U.S. Air Force spent three weeks collecting the wreckage with only the smaller fragments remaining in the desert. This relic of SR-71A '953' was collected 14 December 2000 near the confluence of two dirt trails in Death Valley, California by Aviation Archaeologist, R. Hill. This relic has never been in collector's circulation and was acquired directly from the source.
The Story Behind the Print:
SR-71A 61-7953 conducts a high altitude test of her newly installed electronic countermeasure system on 18 December 1969. With a top speed of Mach 3.2 (2,000 mph) and an operational altitude of 85,000 feet, the SR-71 Blackbird could fly from New York to London in just 1 hour and 54 minutes. Without any defensive capabilities, the SR-71 relied on speed alone to outrun enemy threats. In total, 32 SR-71s were produced without a single aircraft lost to enemy action.
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This item is handmade by artist, Craig Tinder. Available to ship worldwide!
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