Behind the stick of the SR-71
Not mentioned in the story (or comments yet):  You can see the SR-71 at the Smithsonian out by Dulles Airport, along with a shuttle and a huge array of other hardware.  Very cool if you're into that sort of thing.<p><a href="http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/" rel="nofollow">http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/</a>