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A-12, Area 51 photos released
National Geographic has published recently declassified photos of the A-12 (the predecessor of the SR-71) undergoing radar signature testing at Area 51 and photos of a crash that occurred during a test flight. Full Article with more photos at National Geographic
Lockheed A-12
The Lockheed A-12 was a reconnaissance aircraft built for the Central Intelligence Agency by Lockheed’s famed Skunk Works, based on the designs of Clarence “Kelly” Johnson. The A-12 was produced from 1962 through 1964, and was in operation from 1963 … Continue reading