regarding this quote from the SR-71 thread...
Originally Posted by DeepFriar
There were drones back then too and not just the D-21. So many people think drones are something new.
Remember that with the atomic testing they had radio controlled B17 bombers filming the events...Operation Crossroads...a fact that I've always found utterly amazing.
Yes, remote controlled computer controlled these days I can imagine, but remote controlling a 4 engined gas powered bomber rattles my brain....
Originally Posted by DeepFriar
There were drones back then too and not just the D-21. So many people think drones are something new.
Remember that with the atomic testing they had radio controlled B17 bombers filming the events...Operation Crossroads...a fact that I've always found utterly amazing.
Yes, remote controlled computer controlled these days I can imagine, but remote controlling a 4 engined gas powered bomber rattles my brain....