Supersonic stories: SR-71 Blackbird veterans visit RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force and British civilian firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department pose for a photo with Lt. Col. (ret.) Gerald Glasser, former SR-71 Blackbird pilot, during a visit of SR-71 veterans and their families to RAF Mildenhall, England, July 27, 2026. The fire department, along with 100th Security Forces Squadron members and other Team Mildenhall units,g participated in a static display event for the SR-71 veterans, demonstrating the mission sets of the 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352nd Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

PHOTO BY: Karen Abeyasekere
VIRIN: 260727-F-EJ686-1215.JPG
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NIKON Z 7_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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560/100

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10/2500

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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