The SR-71 Blackbird isn’t just an aircraft; it’s a symbol of speed, secrecy, and technological brilliance. Developed in the 1960s by Lockheed’s Skunk Works, this reconnaissance jet shattered ...

Despite the Blackbird’s unparalleled capabilities, the platform was retired by the end of the 1980s. Since the SR-71 cost more than $100,000 per hour to fly, the aircraft was deemed too costly ...

Notes Photographer of original image of the plane is Jeff Tinsley. Summary Color postcard of the SR-71 Blackbird landing at Washington Dulles International Airport in 1990. The plane is housed at the ...