While in flight the SR-71's fuel tank expands. While on the ground it contracts and loosens so much that fuel leaks constantly out of the fuel tank.
I met this man today who had worked on the SR-71 at BAFB and knew a few of its pilots. My grandfather flew the Blackbird at Beale but might have been stationed there at a different time than this gentleman. Him and I were talking for a few and after going inside for a bit he came out with some photos he took. This is one of his favorites because of the way the morning sun shines through the fuel as it leaks to the ground.
I apologize for the glare. I asked him if I could take a quick picture and I didn't want to be rude in any way. I would love to meet him again and get a better picture of it. If he doesn't mind I'll share the other photos he has.
While in flight the SR-71's fuel tank expands. While on the ground it contracts and loosens so much that fuel leaks constantly out of the fuel tank.
I met this man today who had worked on the SR-71 at BAFB and knew a few of its pilots. My grandfather flew the Blackbird at Beale but might have been stationed there at a different time than this gentleman. Him and I were talking for a few and after going inside for a bit he came out with some photos he took. This is one of his favorites because of the way the morning sun shines through the fuel as it leaks to the ground.
I apologize for the glare. I asked him if I could take a quick picture and I didn't want to be rude in any way. I would love to meet him again and get a better picture of it. If he doesn't mind I'll share the other photos he has.