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That time Mountain Home AFB Commander let an SR-71 pilot fly his Huey helicopter to take a close look at the then top-secret Blackbird
Cold War Era / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird

That time Mountain Home AFB Commander let an SR-71 pilot fly his Huey helicopter in exchange for a close look at the then top-secret Blackbird

By 
Linda Sheffield Miller
Jan 26 2025

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