The “LA Speed Check”: A Story from a Pilot of the Fastest Plane in the World
Jan 5, 2026
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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late Major Brian Shul shares his legendary “LA Speed Check” story, an absurd and unforgettable moment from the cockpit of the fastest plane in the world, the SR-71 Blackbird.
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