{"id":4779,"date":"2016-04-20T21:26:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T19:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=4779"},"modified":"2025-01-11T15:12:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T13:12:47","slug":"blackbird-airpark","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/blackbird-airpark\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackbird Airpark"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Blackbird Airpark<\/strong> in <strong>Palmdale<\/strong>, <strong>California<\/strong> was established to preserve the proud heritage of the entire Blackbird family and, through the restoration, preservation and display of these unique aircraft, provide the visiting public with an interesting and educational experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blackbird Airpark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2503 East Ave P<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palmdale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California 93550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/north-america-2\/\">USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-flight-test-historical-foundation wp-block-embed-flight-test-historical-foundation\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"CJ5ZhLHh0l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flighttestmuseum.org\/blackbird-airpark\/\">Blackbird Airpark<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Blackbird Airpark&#8221; &#8212; FLIGHT TEST HISTORICAL FOUNDATION\" src=\"https:\/\/flighttestmuseum.org\/blackbird-airpark\/embed\/#?secret=BN9C5aYwL3#?secret=CJ5ZhLHh0l\" data-secret=\"CJ5ZhLHh0l\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+1 <span id=\"skype_c2c_container\" dir=\"ltr\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-numbertocall=\"+316612740884\" data-numbertype=\"paid\" data-isfreecall=\"false\" data-isrtl=\"false\" data-ismobile=\"false\"><span dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"non_free_num_ui\"> (661) 274-0884<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday &#8211; Sunday 11:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/World\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/twitter.png\" alt=\"twitter\" class=\"wp-image-1512\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/AFFTMuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-3562\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/youtube.png\" alt=\"youtube\" class=\"wp-image-3562\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d840727.218431637!2d-118.64076196636236!3d34.601867999999996!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xc58c2f27a378bda7!2sBlackbird+Airpark!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1461179687870\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/blackbird-airpark\/lockheed-a-12-oxcart-60-6924\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4780\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-A-12-OXCART-60-6924-728x483.jpg\" alt=\"Lockheed A-12 &quot;OXCART&quot; 60-6924 USAF, Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, California\" class=\"wp-image-4780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-A-12-OXCART-60-6924-728x483.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-A-12-OXCART-60-6924-240x159.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-A-12-OXCART-60-6924-420x279.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-A-12-OXCART-60-6924-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-A-12-OXCART-60-6924.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lockheed A-12 &#8220;OXCART&#8221; 60-6924 USAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>60-6924<p><\/p>\n<p>c\/n 525<\/p>\n<p>61-7973<\/p>\n<p>56-6721<\/p><\/td><td>Lockheed A-12 &#8220;OXCART&#8221;<p><\/p>\n<p>Lockheed D-21B Drone<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed U-2D Dragon Lady<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/blackbird-airpark\/lockheed-d-21b-drone-nr-525\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4781\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-D-21B-Drone-nr-525-728x483.jpg\" alt=\"Lockheed D-21B Drone c\/n 525 USAF, Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, California\" class=\"wp-image-4781\" 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href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/blackbird-airpark\/lockheed-sr-71a-blackbird-61-7973\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4783\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-SR-71A-Blackbird-61-7973-728x483.jpg\" alt=\"Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird 61-7973 USAF, Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, California\" class=\"wp-image-4783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-SR-71A-Blackbird-61-7973-728x483.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-SR-71A-Blackbird-61-7973-240x159.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-SR-71A-Blackbird-61-7973-420x279.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-SR-71A-Blackbird-61-7973-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-SR-71A-Blackbird-61-7973.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird 61-7973 USAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/blackbird-airpark\/lockheed-u-2d-dragon-lady-56-6721\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4784\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-U-2D-Dragon-Lady-56-6721-728x483.jpg\" alt=\"Lockheed U-2D Dragon Lady 56-6721 USAF, Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, California\" class=\"wp-image-4784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-U-2D-Dragon-Lady-56-6721-728x483.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-U-2D-Dragon-Lady-56-6721-240x159.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-U-2D-Dragon-Lady-56-6721-420x279.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-U-2D-Dragon-Lady-56-6721-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-U-2D-Dragon-Lady-56-6721.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lockheed U-2D Dragon Lady 56-6721 USAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blackbird Airpark is an <strong>aerospace museum<\/strong> located in <strong>Palmdale, California<\/strong>, and is part of the <strong>Air Force Flight Test Museum<\/strong>. It is a unique outdoor facility dedicated to showcasing some of the most advanced and iconic aircraft in aviation history, particularly those developed by Lockheed&#8217;s famed <strong>Skunk Works<\/strong> division. The airpark is named after the <strong>Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird<\/strong>, one of the most recognizable aircraft on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable Exhibits:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SR-71A Blackbird<\/strong>: A high-speed, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft capable of speeds over Mach 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A-12 Blackbird<\/strong>: The precursor to the SR-71, developed for the CIA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U-2D Dragon Lady<\/strong>: Another high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft with a storied history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D-21 Drone<\/strong>: A supersonic reconnaissance drone designed to operate alongside the A-12.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Informative plaques and displays provide insight into the history and technology behind each aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitors can explore the historical significance of these planes in Cold War and reconnaissance missions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission to Blackbird Airpark is free, making it an accessible destination for aviation enthusiasts and families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The airpark is adjacent to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/joe-davies-heritage-airpark\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4791\">Joe Davies Heritage Airpark<\/a>, offering an expanded collection of military aircraft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a must-visit for those interested in aviation history and cutting-edge aeronautical engineering!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, California was established to preserve the proud heritage of the entire Blackbird family and, through the restoration, preservation and display&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4779","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4779"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31806,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4779\/revisions\/31806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}