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Kelly Johnson and the "Skunk Works" team Designed that Bird with a slide rule.


YF-12A (60-6936 / 1003)
This aircraft, the third YF-12A, was lost on 24 June 1971 in an accident at Edwards AFB. Lt. Col. Ronald J. "Jack" Layton and systems operator Maj. William A. "Billy" Curtis were approaching the traffic pattern when a fire broke out due to a fuel line fracture caused by metal fatigue. The flames quickly enveloped the right side of the aircraft, and on the base leg both crewmembers ejected.

EL tail code B-1B…28 BW, Ellsworth AFB, SD, ACC/AFGSC

DC tail code F-16C/D, C-21/22…113 Wing (ANG), Andrews AFB, Md – “Capital Guardians”

MD tail code A/OA-10A, C-130J…175 Wing (ANG), Martin State Arpt, Md

Interesting photo. It would appear that the line worker may be applying a blackout paint to the rear suspension and fuel tank. I had always believed this was done at the dealer (I know it was there too) but wonder if that was a normal procedure on the assembly line as well, not only on Camaros but the other Chevrolets as well.