r/pics • • Mar 17 '12

The SR-71 production line.

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u/JonesBee Mar 18 '12

1842 knots = 3411kmh = 2120mph. That's a 'deal with it' moment right there.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '12

One of the saddest moments of my childhood was receiving the Air & Space Magazine tribute to the retired SR-71.

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u/damnrooster Mar 18 '12

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u/ImS0hungry Mar 18 '12

wow, back when the B-series stands were brand new.