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Former Blackbird pilot tells the story of one of only two successful SR-71 Barrier Engagements
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SR-71 Pilot tells the story of when He and his RSO were almost forced to ditch their Blackbird Mach 3 Spy Plane after an Engine Fire

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Linda Sheffield Miller
May 22 2022

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