Aviation Merch By Aviation Store on Instagram: "When speed became survival the SR-71 turned Mach into a shield and made the sky itself a no-go zone for anyone trying to follow. (Credits @masaviation1 on TikTok) Lockheed's Blackbird was built for sustained Mach 3 plus cruise at extreme altitude so reconnaissance sorties could collect imagery and signals while outrunning interceptors and SAM response times. Its role was intelligence collection not combat, and its presence shortened decision cycles

Porterbuilt Fabrication on Instagram: "Another set of rear notches welded up on this Mig Monday afternoon. The weather is starting to cool down so the shop doors are open and the welds are flowing. Connor laid down this pass on this set of 1963-72 C10 rear notches. These are part of our Rear Dropmember kits and probably the third most welded part we manufacture, behind our Dropmember and control arms. #porterbuilt #pbfab #dropmember #c10suspension #rearnotch #migmonday #weldnation #weldeverydamn