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SR-71 Blackbirds Over Vietnam—The Untouchable Spy Planes They Couldn’t Shoot Down
During the Vietnam War, the legendary SR-71 Blackbird soared over hostile territory at Mach 3+ speeds, capturing vital intel ...
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The A-12 Archangel: The CIA’s Faster, Higher Predecessor to the SR-71 Blackbird
Before the SR-71 became the face of American spy planes, there was the A-12 Archangel—faster, lighter, and more secretive. Capable of Mach 3.2 and altitudes near 95,000 feet, the A-12 was constructed ...
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Rev. John Kevin Stokes Sr.
The Rev. John Kevin Stokes Sr., age 69, of Durham, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his residence. Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home-Sanford.