SR-71 Image Archive #2

A large portion of the following images was taken by Lew Williams, Lockheed ADP Technical Representative at the Farnborough Air Show in August of 1974. The photos depict the arrival of SR-71 #972 after setting the World Record Speed Run from New York to London, England. Shown disembarking the SR is Pilot Major James Sullivan and RSO Major Noel Widdifield.

 
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#972 Lands at Farnborough 
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Taxi to Park 
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PSD scramble to safety seats 
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Ejection Seats Saftied 
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FAI inspects for Certification 
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Pilot and RSO Exits 
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USAF Congratulations to Crew 
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Swarm of News Reporters 
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Reporters and VIP's 
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Canopies Closed 
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Sullivan and Widdified with FAI Officials 
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So Hot you overflew Ireland? 
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Enroute to Debriefing 
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RSO Widdifield 
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Quick Hangar Debrief with Lew Williams 
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Major James Sullivan, Pilot 
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Sullivan & Widdifield 
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President Ford Congratulates Crew VIA Phone 
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Crew with their Spouses 
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Crew and Spouses 
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Getting Unsuited 
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Pilot James Sullivan and RSO Noel Widdifield 
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Major James Sullivan, Pilot 
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Major Noel Widdifield, RSO 
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Sullivan and Widdifield with SR #972 
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SR-71 Lockheed and Maintenance Crew 
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Lew Williams, Lockheed Skunk Works with #972 
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SR-71 Front Cockpit 
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SR-71  Rear Cockpit 

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Photos farn500.jpg to farn514.jpg are the copyrighted property of Lew Williams. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 1996 Leland R. Haynes (Msgt USAF,Ret) All rights reserved. Original publish date April 15,1996.
Revised March 29, 2004
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