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This week in Beale History: SR-71 sets speed record with New York to London flight

A SR-71 Blackbird utilizes afterburners to accelerate skyward. The aircraft was capable for reaching speeds in excess of 2,000 mph. (Courtesy photo)

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This week in Beale History: SR-71 sets speed record with New York to London flight

The SR-71 Blackbird was stationed at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., from January 1966 to January 1990. The Blackbird was an advanced, long-range, supersonic strategic reconnaissance aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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This week in Beale History: SR-71 revealed

A SR-71 Blackbird soars above clouds. The Blackbird was developed in secrecy by Lockheed's Skunk Works division in Palmdale, Calif. Aerospace engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the aircraft's innovative concepts. (Courtesy photo)

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This week in Beale History: SR-71 revealed

A SR-71 Blackbird climbs skyward. The aircraft was designed to operate at high speeds and altitudes to avoid threats. (Courtesy photo)

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This week in Beale History: SR-71 revealed

SR-71 Blackbirds on display at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The Blackbird was an advanced, long-range, supersonic strategic reconnaissance aircraft that called Beale home from January 1966 to January 1990. (Courtesy photo)

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Beale helicopter exercise

A flight nurse from REACH Air Medical Services explains the gear inside a helicopter to Staff Sgt. Katrina Thelen, 489th Reconnaissance Squadron medical technician, during an exercise at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 2, 2014. The exercise was conducted for Airmen to gain proficiency loading patients onto emergency helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Beale helicopter exercise

Beale Airmen and a flight crew from Enloe Emergency Services unload a patient from a helicopter during an exercise at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 2, 2014. Enloe Medical Center is located in Chico, Calif., and is available to respond during an emergency situation at Beale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Beale helicopter exercise

Beale Airmen and a flight crew from Enloe Emergency Services load a patient onto a helicopter during an exercise at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 2, 2014. The exercise enabled Airmen to gain proficiency loading patients onto emergency helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Beale helicopter exercise

Airman 1st Class Amber Camerino, 427th Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace medical technician, is loaded on to a REACH Air Medical Services helicopter at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 2, 2014. The exercise allowed for Beale Airmen to gain proficiency loading patients onto emergency helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Beale helicopter exercise

Beale Airmen are briefed by a CALSTAR (California Shock Trauma Air Rescue) flight crew during an exercise at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 2, 2014. The exercise enabled Airmen to gain proficiency loading patients onto emergency helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Beale helicopter exercise

A helicopter flown by Enloe Emergency Services personnel prepares to land on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 2, 2014. Beale Airmen participated in an exercise with Enloe to gain experience loading patients onto emergency helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Chase Cars

A Chevrolet Camaro SS sits in front of a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Chase cars are used to help the Dragon Lady land safely. (Courtesy photo by Brain Vance of Motor Trend Magazine)

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A T-38 Talon takes flight at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. The Talon is a high altitude supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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An MC-12W Liberty makes its final approach at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. The Liberty’s primary mission is to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, support directly to ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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A U-2 Dragon Lady conducts a training sortie above Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2014. The Dragon Lady flies at altitudes more than 70,000 ft. and has a wingspan of 105 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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U-2 pilots prepare to land a TU-2S Dragon Lady at sunset on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. TU-2S are trainer aircraft used to gain proficiency before pilots deploy for operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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A U-2 Dragon Lady soars above the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. The low-altitude handling characteristics of the aircraft and bicycle-type landing gear require precise control during landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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A mobile chase car pursues a TU-2S Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Mobile chase cars accelerate to speeds more than 100 mph to guide the aircraft during takeoffs and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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A TU-2S Dragon Lady glistens in the sun as it prepares to land on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 17, 2014. TU-2S are trainer aircraft used to gain proficiency before pilots deploy for operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Blackbird arrives at Beale

A SR-71 Blackbird soars above northern California. The Blackbird arrived at Beale Air Force Base, Calif, Jan. 7, 1966. (Courtesy photo)

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