Jewelry Made From an Actual SR-71 Blackbird Is Cool as Hell
Any old jerk can wear a fancy ring, but how many people can say their bling was made from materials that once flew at…
Fascinating photos reveal how they built the SR-71 Blackbird
Built and designed in the 1960s after the A-12 Oxcart, the SR-71 Blackbird is still the fastest, most vanguardist…
The SR-71 Blackbird Took Its First Flight 50 Years Ago Today
No other plane in history has captured the hearts and minds of the American public quite like the SR-71 Blackbird,…
The secret engine technology that made the SR-71 the fastest plane ever
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers flew the first airplane ever at 6.8 mph (10.9 km/h). Only 61 years and five…
Rare photos of the SR-71 Blackbird show its amazing history
The SR-71 Blackbird is, without a doubt, the most advanced airplane ever built in relation to the technology available…
Amazing ultra-high definition photo of the SR-71 Blackbird cockpit
I still get the chills when I re-read Brian Shul's account of his Blackbird flight against enemy SAM batteries over…
This is one of the most amazing images in aviation history
Gizmodo's Attila Nagy got this high resolution photo by Eric Schulzinger from Lockheed Martin: "This unaltered image…
Now You Can Hang the Most Badass Aviation Photo Ever on Your Wall
Not long ago Lockheed Martin posted on its Instagram account the most badass aviation photograph ever. Just look at it:
X-Men: Days of Future Past Concept Art Shows the Future X-Jet's Beauty
In X-Men: Days of Future Past, we don't spend a lot of time in the dystopic future that the plot revolves around…
The thrill of flying the SR-71 Blackbird
I can tell you about the SR-71 Blackbird's titanium frame, its Pratt&Whitney J58-P4 engines, or its genesis. But…
Amazing photos show the SR-71 Blackbird without its paint job
I'm amazed. I have never seen the World's Most Awesome Aircraft without its characteristic black paint, but here it is.…
This photo shows the future we once dreamed of—and lost
This incredible photo of a SR-71 Blackbird being refueled in mid-air was taken by Sgt. P.A. Tubridy in 1988. It was the…
The Most Badass Plane Ever Had An Equally Awesome Flight Suit
At the height of the Cold War, if you wanted a peek behind the Iron Curtain, it had to be a birds's eye view from…
Moving to the city could split birds into separate species
It's a well-worn cliche that moving to the big city after a lifetime of country-living can change you forever. That…
How a Pilot Risked His Life To Spy On Libya
Back in the late 80s, the United States and Libya were rabid enemies. This is the thrilling story of Brian Shul and his…
How a Pilot Risked His Life To Spy On Libya
Back in the late 80s, the United States and Libya were rabid enemies. This is the thrilling story of Brian Shul and…
Total Mutant Catastrophe: The Latest X-Men Set Pics
A batch of new set pics from the set of Matthew Vaughan's X-Men: First Class reveal the filming of a crucial scene…
Top Secret SR-71 Blackbird Flying Manual Declassified
So, you read Brian Shul's description of the thrill to fly the SR-71 Blackbird in a real mission over Lybia, and now…
Blackbird Web Browser: Because Firefox is Too Navajo for Black Web Surfers
Wait, why do I need a special web browser? I mean, I get there's been a long standing digital divide between black…