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The SR-71 Flew Coast-To-Coast In 64 Minutes & Here's Where To Find Every Surviving Blackbird

Discover where you can see the last remaining Blackbirds today.

The SR-71 Flew Coast-To-Coast In 64 Minutes & Here's Where To Find Every Surviving Blackbird

More than twenty-seven SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft, known as Blackbirds, are currently under preservation throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. The majority of these surviving examples can be found within museum settings accessible to the public. Currently, over two dozen Blackbirds remain preserved across the US and UK. A small number of Blackbirds are not publicly displayed. These remarkable aircraft represent a significant chapter in aviation history, having achieved impressive speeds and altitudes during their operational service.


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