True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics Blackbird | USAF
Aug 17, 2020
Former USAF pilot Colonel Buz Carpenter shares thrilling details of a secret mission in the SR-71 'Blackbird' spy plane over the Saudi Arabia-Yemen border. The podcast explores the intense training, strategic impact, and precise surveillance techniques used during the mission to prevent a potential war. The narrative unfolds with comedic tension, high-stakes aerial operations, and the critical role of intelligence analysis in crisis prevention. Learn about the declassification and legacy of the legendary SR-71 Blackbird aircraft.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The SR-71 Blackbird: Flying High and Fast
03:03 • 13min
Mission in the Arabian Peninsula
16:26 • 7min
Tense Moments Before a Covert Flight Mission
23:46 • 2min
Tense Aerial Operation Over Disputed Border
25:39 • 14min
Aerial Surveillance Film Analysis and Crisis Prevention
40:04 • 2min
Declassification, Retirement, and Legacy of the SR-71 Blackbird
42:04 • 2min