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Jewellery Made From An Actual SR-71 Blackbird Is Cool As Hell
Any old jerk can wear a fancy ring, but how many people can say their bling was made from materials that once flew at mach 3.2+ on the famed Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane? Now that’s some provenance.
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The Secret Engine Technology That Made The SR-71 The Fastest Plane Ever
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers flew the first aeroplane ever at 6.8 mph (10.9 km/h). Only 61 years and five days later, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird took off. It’s still the world’s fastest aeroplane with a speed of 2,193 mph (3,530 km/h.) This fascinating video reveals how its top secret engine technology works.
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Now You Can Hang The Most Badass Aviation Photo Ever On Your Wall
Not long ago Lockheed Martin posted on its Instagram account the most badass aviation photograph ever. Just look at it.
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Stunning Image Of A Burning Hot Blackbird’s Jet Engine
This is an image of the very last test of the Pratt & Whitney J58, the engine that powered the legendary SR-71 Blackbird and A-12 Oxcart. It used to get so hot at full afterburner that it looked like it was about to melt. Those shock diamonds are beautiful.