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:
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.
Learn about the SR-71 Blackbird in this mini story and 12 minute in-depth video.
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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