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To: VRWCmember

Strange. I always thought “SR” stood for “strategic reconnaissance.”


32 posted on 04/02/2014 8:20:39 AM PDT by afsnco
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To: afsnco
Strange. I always thought “SR” stood for “strategic reconnaissance.”

Nope, it didn't stand for anything. The only reason we have the "SR" designation is because LBJ transposed the correct designation of RS, but rather than embarrassing the President over his mistake Lockheed quickly changed it on the logo and signage on the aircraft to match what he said.

35 posted on 04/02/2014 8:31:21 AM PDT by VRWCmember
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