The SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft flew missions around the globe at speeds above Mach 3 and altitudes of 85,000 feet or more. Although its many contributions to national security will never be fully revealed to the public, the Skunk Works marvel holds many world aviation records for its speed and altitude. In this interview with former SR-71 pilot Col. Buzz Carpenter, you'll hear a first-hand account of the aircraft's power and majesty. The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, high-altitu

The SR-71 was a beast 😮 The Skunk Works division of Lockheed developed the SR-71, also known as the Blackbird, which was a sophisticated, long-range, Mach 3 strategic reconnaissance aircraft. It was primarily used by the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1998. #aviation #history #reel | Aviation Addicts

SR-71 Top Speed at Different Altitudes #aviation #sr71 #blackbird #supersonic #mach1 #topspeed | Aaron Rheins