Exploring the legacy of the Blackbird SR-71 – the fastest Cold War spy plane

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The SR-71 Blackbird, a sleek and silent marvel of Cold War aviation, stands proudly in museums across America.

In 1976, it was the fastest air-breathing manned military jet ever built, achieving a world record of 2,193.2 miles per hour, a record it maintains today.

In this short video, we take a look at the aircraft's supersonic reign that ended in 1998 with the introduction of space-based surveillance systems

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