Republic F-105 Thunderchief Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird at National Air and Space Museum (NASM)

Описание: National Air and Space Museum – From Supersonic Thunder to Stealth Black 🖤⚡
If you’re passionate about aviation history, high-speed flight, and Cold War-era innovation, the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) — part of the Smithsonian Institution — is a must-visit destination.
📚 A Brief History:
Founded in 1946 and officially opened on the National Mall in 1976, NASM has grown into the world’s largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft. With its two impressive locations — including the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia — the museum brings together the most legendary machines to ever take to the skies.

🔥 Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Nicknamed the “Thud,” the F-105 Thunderchief was a supersonic fighter-bomber used extensively during the Vietnam War. Designed for speed and low-level penetration, it was built to carry a nuclear payload but became famous for its role in conventional bombing missions. Seeing this powerful, rugged aircraft up close is a reminder of the challenges faced by pilots in one of the most intense air campaigns in modern history.
🖤 Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
On the opposite end of the spectrum — speed, altitude, and stealth — stands the legendary SR-71 Blackbird. Designed by Lockheed's Skunk Works, it was a top-secret reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying over Mach 3 at the edge of space. It's still one of the fastest aircraft ever built — and no missile ever caught it. Even today, its design looks like science fiction.

📍Both aircraft are displayed at the Udvar-Hazy Center, where you can get up close to these Cold War icons and appreciate their roles in American air power and technological evolution.
🧠 Whether you're into military aviation, engineering excellence, or just love amazing aircraft, NASM is a treasure trove of flight history.
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