The SR-71 did not simply fade into a museum corner; it left service with the same aura of speed and mystery that defined its entire career. Its retirement years were framed by record-setting dashes ...

The legendary SR-71 Blackbird retains the record for America’s fastest manned aircraft—ever. While almost everyone has heard of the American-made F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II platforms, many are ...

The SR-71 was the first aircraft to feature stealth capabilities. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird flew for the first time on Dec. 22, 1964 at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The first ...

Former SR-71 pilots and crew members will be stationed at the aircraft located in the third building throughout the event to discuss their experiences, and will participate in panel discussions in the ...

Elon Musk and Grimes recently said their favorite plane was the SR-71 Blackbird, citing its supersonic ability and lack of weapons. The revelation came as Grimes deciphered the meaning behind the name ...