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Old 04-02-2016, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
Tell him a BIG THANK YOU for his service. I was always impressed by the pilots and those jets. As I recall these jets and pilots hold records that still stand today. Well done!
Yes. Big thanks also, U2s are late 50s technology few aircraft are still in service other than mayBe B52H which last version was products of late 70s. I'm sure the U2 has been upgraded several times?

All records broke When the SR71 blackbird came long. Only rocket or hyper powers rocket/jet out preform the SR 71. Due to the cost to maintain the blackbird it was retired, still no jet engine powered aircraft can match it in speed and altitude.