“The nose section was gone just forward of the cockpit and the canopy had caved in on me. I thought, ‘I’m…
Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Impressive video shows SR-71 Blackbird J58 Engine tested at Max Afterburner Power
by Dario LeoneThe J58 generated a maximum thrust of 32,500 pounds — more than 160,000 shaft horsepower — and was the most powerful…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
The story of the SR-71 Blackbird that slid on JP7 fuel residue while taxing into Kadena Hangar
by Dario LeoneAs the SR-71 slowly taxied into the hangar and approached the parking spot, the crew chief signaled BC to stop. BC…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Former SR-71 driver explains why the Blackbird had to refuel after takeoff
by Dario Leone“We had to refuel right after takeoff for only one reason, and it wasn’t because we leaked JP-7 fuel on the…
