The SR-71 Blackbird, a marvel of engineering and innovation, remains unparalleled in speed even fifty years after its inception. Designed during the Cold War era, this iconic aircraft not only broke ...
The SR-71 did not simply fade into a museum corner; it left service with the same aura of speed and mystery that defined its entire career. Its retirement years were framed by record-setting dashes ...
As the Cold War between the United States and USSR was heating up, U.S. policymakers desired new aerial platforms that could circumvent the Soviets’ advanced air defense systems. The resulting spy ...
Sleek, black and evil in appearance, the SR-71 Blackbird was THE masterpiece of Cold War engineering. Flying faster and higher than any fighter, this stealthy reconnaissance aircraft could snoop where ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This miniature American flag was on board the Lockheed SR-71A (Blackbird) s/n 61-7972 on its record-setting last flight for delivery to the ...