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Old 3rd Nov 2013, 22:37
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AtomKraft
 
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Indeed.

We often hear the old 'SR-71 was replaced by the satellites' arguament- but, as ane fule no, the orbits are soooo predictable.

The need for a top line recce a/c has never gone away- so if the US simply abandoned the requirement (or went back to the previous one) - it would be quite a big deal.

Anyway, try getting into Area 51 to check!
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