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How Did the SR-71 Blackbird Get Made and How was It So Fast?

49 min • 6 augusti 2025

Explore the legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the world's fastest military aircraft. Discover its groundbreaking design, thrilling history, and the incredible feats that made it an aviation icon.

Author: Gilles Messier

Host: Simon Whistler

Editor: Daven Hiskey

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