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Lockheed SR-71
Blackbird

No reconnaissance aircraft in history has operated in more hostile airspace or with such complete impunity than the SR-71. It is the fastest aircraft propelled by air-breathing engines. This particular SR-71 spent twenty-four years in active Air Force service and had a total of 2,801.1 hours of flight time.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

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