"The Day North Korea Fired A Missile At SR 71 Blackbird" Topic

"Throughout the 20th Century, the phrase "black projects" has become an evocative and mysterious reminder that groundbreaking new technology is continually being developed behind the scenes. The term refers to US and UK military projects which are considered highly classified, and a perfect example of this would be the SR-71 Blackbird.

Created in the 1960s, this aircraft was capable of flying at more than three times the speed of the sound from its own engines. In fact, in 1976 this plane set the record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft in the world, after flying 2193.13 mph in July of that year.

Its amazing speed and maneuverability allowed it to gather intelligence and information on geography, enemy positions, and much more. This could be done in a matter of seconds, making it an enormous asset to the US military…"
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Armand

I was with a Mech unit in the ROK, '84-'85. SR-71s would make recon flights along the North Korean Border/DMZ. My unit was stationed, just South of the DMZ. Save for when we were on the DMZ, running the mission.

The SR-71 stayed on the South side of course of the border. On occasion we'd hear a sonic boom when they wanted to with the Norks.

We all laughed, and cheered when that happened !

(smile)

Amicalement
Armand

"Sled Driver" is a great book about flying the SR 71!

Thanks!.

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Armand