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To: airdalechief

Does anyone really believe that Lockheed hat the home grown tech to build the SR-71, an aircraft that started development in 1968?


30 posted on 11/16/2024 7:21:58 AM PST by Mastador1
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To: Mastador1
Does anyone really believe that Lockheed hat the home grown tech to build the SR-71, an aircraft that started development in 1968?

Development of the SR-71 started in the late 50's. It first flew in 1964.

33 posted on 11/16/2024 9:43:44 AM PST by chaosagent (Remember, no matter how you slice it, forbidden fruit still tastes the sweetest!)
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Does anyone really believe that Lockheed hat the home grown tech to build the SR-71, an aircraft that started development in 1968?

Yes I do. Kelly Johnson ran the Skunk Works for Lockheed. He is one of the greatest engineers in aviation history. Kelly made it happen.

35 posted on 11/16/2024 12:23:39 PM PST by cpdiii (cane cutter, deckhand, oilfield roughneck, drilling fluid tech, geologist, pilot, pharmacist ,MAGA)
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