The first stealth plane The SR-71, commonly referred to as the “Blackbird,” was a strategic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at speeds of Mach 3+, developed from the Lockheed A-12…
Attack helicopters An attack helicopter is an armed helicopter with the primary role of an attack aircraft, with the offensive capability of engaging ground targets such as enemy infantry, military…
Cold War
After a protest, women threw paint on the SR-71 that buzzed Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp
The Blackbird Unofficially referred to as the “Blackbird,” the SR-71 was a long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A. Dec. 22, 1964,…
Edward Jackson, the naval aviator blinded by a cable strung safely landed his F9F The amazing photos in this post show ENS Edward Jackson Jr. landing his F-9F on the…
Cold War
SR-71 pilot recalls the “Secret” Party Blackbird crews had with Victor Pugachev and other Soviet Su-27 pilots
The SR-71 Blackbird at RAF Mildenhall The Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft served as the basis for the development of the SR-71, also referred to as the “Blackbird” or long-range,…
Hank Kleemann, Commanding Officer, Fighter Squadron FORTY-ONE The USS Nimitz’s catapult officer touched his extended left hand to the flight deck, signaling the launch, and the Tomcat roared down the…
The Blackbird The Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft served as starting points for the development of the SR-71, also referred to as the “Blackbird” or long-range, advanced strategic reconnaissance aircraft.…
Memorial flyover dedicated to Constant Peg Commander The photos included in this article, which was initially reported by Alert 5, depict a memorial flyover at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB)…
The most popular light utility helicopter ever produced The most widely used light utility helicopter ever made is the Bell Iroquois, also referred to as the Huey. In over 60…
The Blackbird The SR-71, commonly referred to as the “Blackbird,” is an advanced strategic reconnaissance aircraft designed for long-range missions, based on the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A models. The first…
