Colonel Rich Graham flew the SR-71 Blackbird for many years. He has been giving presentations related to his experiences all over the country. His biography and information are at www.habu.org/graham/.

The SR-71 was designed and built in the early 1960's by Kelly Johnson and his team at Lockheed's 'Skunk Works' in Southern California. The airplane flew at speeds in excess of mach 3 and altitudes higher than 80,000 feet. The Blackbird still holds official speed records for jet engine aircraft. It is a remarkable airplane and required remarkable pilots to fly it.

Colonel Graham will also be selling autograph copies of his book for $20.

Time:

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. "No-host" cocktails

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dinner

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Presentation

Cost:

$30 ASME and Non-members

$20 Students (with Dinner)

Students can attend the presentation for free -- Please RSVP by October 27.

RSVP by October 27 to rsvp@sf.asme.org or (415) 721-4478. Include your name and number of attendees.