Homepage SR-71 pilot tells the story of when his Blackbird nearly Lost its Nose Section in Flight. A T-38 Talon Chase Plane helped him to safely RTB.

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The SR-71 crew that ejected and was whisked away to mayor’s house while USAF frantically looked for them

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SR-71 pilot tells the story of when his Blackbird nearly Lost its Nose Section in Flight. A T-38 Talon Chase Plane helped him to safely RTB.

Linda Sheffield Miller

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USAF is testing Alpha Jet to see if it can fill the F-16’s chase plane role

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