SR-71 Spy Plane Story: In an unforgettable example of super-speedy and long-range flight, a pilot and his recon systems officer pushed the envelope of an SR-71 Blackbird to its limits. In 1971, they flew a harrowing 10.5 hour mission that went over 15,000 miles. This was a brave but expensive exploit as the SR-71 cost around […]
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