Cutting Edge Decals 1/48
SR-71 Blackbird Part 1

The SR-71 40 years later is still one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. Surrounded by mystery and secrecy it flew missions until 1990 and was retired from NASA in 1999. You would think that such a special aircraft would not have received any special markings other than subdued serials and some warning stencils.

Cutting Edge managed to unearth all kinds of special markings the Blackbird ever wore and presented them in two decal sets. One set (CED 48292) has eight different SR-71s plus a very cool King Cobra decal and the other set (48293) has four very colorful SR-71s but just as importantly it contains one SR-71B two seater and a YF-12A.

Markings are provided for eight aircraft:

• SR-71A, 61-7958, Habu
• SR-71A, 61-7962, Skull and Cross Bones
• SR-71A, 61-7971, Spuds Surfer
• SR-71A, 61-7972, 'Charlies Problem'
• SR-71A, 61-7974, 'Ichi Ban'
• SR-71A, 61-7976, Tiger Head
• SR-71A, 61-7978, 'Rapid Rabbit'
• SR-71A, 61-7980, 'Rosemarys Baby-San'

Notable items are the little history notes for each scheme and especially the comments about the history behind the certain tail designs!

The decals were purchased from Meteor just days before shutting down ops for ever.

Highly recommended! (If you can find a set.)