Supersonic stories: SR-71 Blackbird veterans visit RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (ret.) Gerald Glasser, former SR-71 Blackbird pilot, shares some of his memories of flying the supersonic aircraft with the audience at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 27, 2026. Glasser and other SR-71 veteran pilots, aircrew and maintainers, along with their family members, received mission briefings and a tour of the base, including hangars where they once worked, and static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

PHOTO BY: Karen Abeyasekere
VIRIN: 260727-F-EJ686-2086.JPG
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NIKON Z 7_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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280/100

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10/1000

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3200

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