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The SR-71 Blackbird is a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed Corporation in the 1960s. Known for its sleek, futuristic design and impressive performance, it served as a high-speed, high-altitude spy plane for the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1998.

73-09-04 Kadena

SR-71A 9thSRW 17972

68-03-15 9thSRW OL-8 3 aircraft

68-03-21 1st combat mission

70 At the beginning, it will be 4 machines

70-10-30 9thSRW OL-RK

71-10-26 9thSRW OL-KA

74-08-01 9thSRW Det.1

89-11-22 Suspension of activity

2 aircraft return to Beale

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"“Black Crow” sensor on Thor, an AC-130A. This sensor detected and tracked vehicles by the electrical impulses of their spark plugs. Thor was shot down by antiaircraft fire in December 1972, […] (U.S. Air Force photo)"

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C-141B StarLifter lands at Tan Son Hut AB Republic of South Vietnam

11 June 1963. First flight of the Republic Thunderchief F-105F 62-4412. Two-seat trainer version with lengthened forward fuselage, dual controls, taller fin and fully combat-capable.

Pure power. Pure performance. Pure Eagle. 🔥✈️

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The incredible F-15 Eagle demonstrating its rocket-like climb capability and reminding the crowd why it's one of the most successful fighter jets in history. Every pass is a showcase of raw power, performance, and the dominance that has made the Eagle a legend in the skies.

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Make sure to look up Project Streak Eagle to see just how impressive this aircraft really is. In 1975, a specially modified F-15A "Streak Eagle" shattered eight time-to-climb world records, reaching 98,425 feet in just 3 minutes and 27.8 seconds from brake release.

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The 2025 Fort Lauderdale Air Show

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