Supersonic stories: SR-71 Blackbird veterans visit RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force SR-71 Blackbird veterans, their families, and Team Mildenhall Airmen and civilians, pose for a photo on RAF Mildenhall, England, July 27, 2026. The SR-71 was assigned to RAF Mildenhall as part of Detachment 4, 9th Reconnaissance Wing from 1976 to 1990. The SR-71 veterans were all stationed here during that timeframe and were grateful for the opportunity to revisit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

PHOTO BY: Karen Abeyasekere
VIRIN: 260727-F-EJ686-1171.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

800/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/2500

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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