One of aviation's most fascinating tales involves the SR-71 Blackbird. It comes from U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Shul, who piloted the aircraft renowned for its speed and altitude capabilities.

"Center, Aspen 20, you got a groundspeed readout for us?" There was a longer than normal pause.... "Aspen, I show 1,742 knots" "No further inquiries were heard on that frequency" In another famous ...

What made the SR-71 Blackbird the ultimate spy plane? Was it its stealth, speed, or high-altitude capabilities? And why did it disappear from military service? Penn State wrestler who made beeline ...

a similar closure impacted parts of the 71 and 91 Freeways for similar work, and again in December. The closures will turn through at least March 28. Periodically, east and westbound lanes of SR ...