I'd probably add that, unlike the SR-71, the U-2 is still in service. Sadly, the... | Hacker News

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bane on March 9, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: How the Mig-31 repelled the SR-71 Blackbird from S...

I'd probably add that, unlike the SR-71, the U-2 is still in service.

Sadly, the F-35 budget gobbler is also causing the end of the U-2 program.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U-2#Recent_use_and_pl...

mikeash on March 9, 2014 | [–]

There's a magnificent video available of flying in a U-2, featuring James May of Top Gear fame as passenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PmYItnlY5M

rektide on March 9, 2014 | [–]

Because who DOESNT enjoy flying on tiny little razor blades?

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