BIG AVIATION REPORT

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 09:06:38 MT

SIMPLE FLYING · AIRLINES

WHY F-15 RADARS DELETED THE SR-71 BLACKBIRD AS INVALID CLUTTER DURING 'EAGLE BAIT' SORTIES...

The Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird was a legendary Cold War aircraft designed to soar at incredible altitudes in order to produce high-quality images of sensitive sites within nations hostile to the United States (US).

SCOTT: Ask what this does to pairings, the MEL, and the jumpseat. Press releases are written for investors. You fly the leftover.

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