What You Need to Know: The SR-71 Blackbird, known for being the fastest crewed jet in history, evaded over 4,000 missiles during its service. However, in training exercises, it faced simulated defeats ...

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most iconic aircraft of the United States Air Forcein the Cold War, and represents the pinnacle of engineering. The aircraft was designed as a spy plane able ...

The U.S. Air Force flew a reconnaissance jet from the mid-'60s through 1990 that set a few long-standing speed and altitude records early in its service life.

For the first time in 40 years, the fastest jet flight crew in the world reunited with the once super-secret spy plane that put them in the history books. At the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, ...

Editor’s note: This article was written and submitted by Brian Shul’s sister, Maureen Shul. Partly cloudy skies. Low 52F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

What You Need to Know: The legendary SR-71 Blackbird, capable of reaching Mach 3.0, set speed records and flew high-risk reconnaissance missions during the Cold War. Despite its speed, the Swedish ...

Jun. 26—A celebration of life is planned for Friday in Marysville to honor and remember Brian Shul, a former SR-71 pilot, published author and noted photographer who died in late May. Scheduled to ...

The SR-71 is perhaps the most iconic Cold War spy aircraft, famous for many record-setting flights. Seemingly impervious to loss by enemy defenses, a dozen Blackbirds were lost to accidents. On July ...

Military pilots have a habit of going out on missions in pairs or small groups. That's because no matter the mission ahead, it's always easier for the lead pilot to see it through with friends around.