Nose art commemorates 50th anniversary of Lockheed D-21

Renowned aviation artist Mike Machat was commissioned by the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base for a nose art to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lockheed D-21 supersonic reconnaissance drone.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit

Applied on B-52 #60-0036, the bomber was one of two B-52Hs that launched the drone under Project Senior Bowl.