The fastest aircraft in history: flying the SR-71 Blackbird. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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September 2023

Dear Friend,

The Stories section of our website is just that, the amazing stories of American airmen and
women and their impact on Britain and Europe. We're excited to share this
content with you, that’s why each month we highlight a Story and bring this
intriguing content to your inbox.

This month, our story feature is:

SR-71 BLACKBIRD: THE FASTEST AIRCRAFT IN HISTORY
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In July 1976, the SR-71 Blackbird set the world record for sustained altitude
for flying at a whopping 85,000 feet.

So, what was it like to fly? Why was the Blackbird grounded? And why were so few
made?

Learn these answers and more in this fascinating article with a video that
features two pilots who flew the Blackbird to learn all about this space-age
icon.


[[link removed]]Learn about the SR-71 Blackbird in this mini story and 12 minute in-depth video.
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Thank you to our members who make all our work possible. We hope you will enjoy
learning more about the heroic men and women who sacrificed so much for our
freedom.

Sincerely,
The American Air Museum in Britain

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