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Fifty Years Later, the SR-71 Blackbird Is Still the Fastest Plane Ever Built

Known as one of the most awe-inspiring achievements in the history of aviation, Lockheed Martin’s SR-71 Blackbird was the ...
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The Air Force’s Big Mistake: Retiring the SR-71 Blackbird

Key Points - The official retirement of the SR-71 Blackbird in 1990 was driven more by internal US Air Force politics and budget priorities than by high operational costs or obsolescence, according to ...