SR-71 Blackbird: The Secret Vigil

Jan 1, 1990

1h 0m

★ 0.0

Overview

Few aircraft have attracted more attention than the ominous black supersonic jet that for years has ranged the world on reconnaissance missions. This is the definitive tribute to an extraordinary peacekeeper, the SR-71 Blackbird. The History. The Technology. The Missions. The Pilots. And compelling, gripping footage of the Blackbird itself, on its "rocket ride" through the world's airspace.

Genres

Documentary

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Aviation Week Video

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Cast

Buck Adams

Self - Narrator (voice)

Peter Thomas

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