Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Facts

[BaldingSoHard]

An engineering marvel to say the least.

I can't believe no one posted the greatest Blackbird story of all time:

Christ... that's awesome.

 

[Ed MOTHEREFFING G]

Mr. President, the termination of the SR-71 was a grave mistake and could place our nation at a serious disadvantage in the event of a future crisis. Yesterday's historic transcontinental flight was a sad memorial to our short-sighted policy in strategic aerial reconnaissance.

Mr President.......