Military Channel - Great Planes (2009) Part 9 SR-71 Blackbird

Get inside the combat aircraft that survived the most dangerous missions and see why they were the greatest and most influential weapons in our military history. Paul “Max” Moga returns as our expert host to help us examine and highlight the stories behind the most strategic and innovative planes. Watch as he analyzes the remarkable technical features and examines the groundbreaking tactics of advanced aerial combat.

Part 9: SR-71 Blackbird

Breaking records for speed and sustained altitude, the SR-71 spy plane was one of the United States Air Force's best-kept secrets of the 1960s. Its technology and achievements astounded even the experts of the day.

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