Ode to Airplanes
The weather was cloudy but seemingly holding constant. A perfect day to explore March Field Air Force Museum!
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The SR-71 Blackbird was not a bomber, it was a high speed, high altitude reconnaissance plane operated by the US Air Force for the CIA. The *ONLY* weapons it may have carried would have been a side arm for the pilot and one for the intelligence officer. No bombs.
Thanks for the clarification! Will change accordingly :), and thank you for reading!