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Little-Know Facts About the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird – One Disintegrated Mid-Flight!

June 10, 2024 - by Chris Taylor - Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images One of the most famous and sleekest reconnaissance aircraft ever operated by the US Air Force is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. …

Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Popular WWII Film, ‘The Longest Day’

June 10, 2024 - by Chris Taylor - Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: yodasimpson / MovieStillsDB If asked to name a film about the D-Day landings, The Longest Day is likely the first to come to mind. The 1962 feature, directed by Darryl …

Facts About D-Day – The Amphibious Landings That Changed the Course of World War II

June 10, 2024 - by Chris Taylor - Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Robert F. Sargent, U.S. Coast Guard / Galerie Bilderwelt / Getty Images D-Day is famous for being a turning point in the fight against Germany during World War …