Spy v. spy, USA v. Russia. On May 1st, 1960 most Americans’ view became focused on the Cold War. Gary Powers in his U2 plane was shot down by Soviet forces while spying. The United States needed another plan. The SR-71 Blackbird became that plan. With imaginative features that seemed to defy the laws of physics, this technological marvel did its job, and did it extremely well. WMoF’s Celebrity Series brings a Blackbird pilot with that knowledge. John J.“Jack” Veth, a SR-71 pilot, will tell all the behind the scenes successes and failures of the Blackbird. He’ll tell us about this somewhat little known spy plane. Parking is free in museum lots. Cost of Admission is $10 & as always, WMoF Museum Members are free. Get into these WMoF monthly Celebrity Lectures free with a WMoF membership PLUS get admission to the Museum, WMoF email Newsletter, access to the WMoF Aviation Research Library, listing in WMoF Annual Publications as a Supportive Member plus members are first to know about Special Events. All free with your WMof Membership. Go to: www.WMoF.com/newmem.htm.
