Developed by Lockheed's "Skunk Works" during the Cold War, it provided critical reconnaissance for over 20 years before being retired in the 1990s.
It could fly at over Mach 3 (2,200+ mph), allowing it to literally outrun surface-to-air missiles.
Since "Blackbird" refers to several famous icons,
The guitar part was inspired by J.S. Bach’s Bourrée in E minor . It features a unique fingerpicking style that primarily uses just the thumb and index finger.
Beyoncé recently recontextualized the song on her album Cowboy Carter , featuring four Black female country artists to highlight their contributions to American music. 2. Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (Aircraft)
The SR-71 Blackbird remains the fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft ever built.