The second one drew 1417 comments.

I think my browsers are just too old to work with the new hotness(es).

It all needs updating, drastically.

Rocket launch as seen from the ISS:



I was expecting more of a show, but, still pretty kewl.

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the lengths some folks'll go to to get a bath

That water is going to get ripe. :rolleyes:

This will leave you saying. wtf did I just see... I'd embiggen it.

Weirdo. Irons his jeans?

Because at 230mph, inches away from other cars or the wall, the driver needs more entertainment.


Yes I know she is intelligent and highly skilled light years beyond anything I could achieve, but damn, she is pretty. :blush:

I noticed those for the first time last weekend.

Inside the Blackbird...

Seven minutes of joy!

It will bring a smile to even the most jaded cheek. :thumb:




Another one from Brendan, this time with vocal accompaniment.

What a voice!

I shall view that in conjunction with my copy of the pilot's notes.

No, I am not joking...

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Still the most awesome-looking thing that's ever flown.

Sinister:devil:

I can thoroughly recommend Lockheed Blackbird: Beyond the Secret Missions by Paul Crickmore.
There's plenty of choice on Amazon.com from about $21.
I haven't linked to the page given that availability and pricing tends to vary from one day to the next.

Abebooks.com is also worth a look, but check which edition is on offer.
The latest edition was published in November 2016.

In the meantime, Google 'SR 71 Baltic Express'.