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The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:40 pm
by Viv
I came across this very good article about the SR71 today over on Jalopnik, lots of nice detail from pilots and a few surprising facts like how many missiles were fired at Blackbirds over the years and how long it takes to slow down
Enjoy, "The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird"
http://gizmodo.com/5511236/the-thrill-o ... -blackbird
Viv
Re: The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:10 pm
by Johansson
A fantastic story, thanks Viv!
Re: The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:41 am
by marksteamnz
Thanks Viv
Re: The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:38 am
by Thor
Thanks Viv.
Was a great read.One part that really made me chuckle was this
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Walter startled the controller by asking for a ground speed check from 81,000 feet, clearly above controlled airspace. In a cool, professional voice, the controller replied, ' Aspen 20, I show you at 1,982 knots on the ground.' We did not hear another transmis sion on that frequency all the way to the coast.
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Truly a beautiful and magnificent aircraft.
A firm favorite of mine.