It was a reference to a charge made by one Gary Sick, who alleged that during the 1980 presidential race, Reagan running-mate Bush took an SR-71 to meet with the Iranians to “discuss” not releasing the American hostages until after election.
Yeah I remember. I thought his name fit the situation.
Still the A12 was a 1 sweater. The guys who flew it have told me the were ‘busy’ flying three times the speed of sound, taking pictures, serving Bush lunch & drinks.
The last part was a joke.