NASA’s black birds
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NASA 844 last flew in October of 1999 and it is said to be the last-ever Blackbird flight. It now sits on static display at the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards Air Force Base. The F-16XL which went by Ship #1 retired 10 years later and also is now on display.