Arado Ar 234 Blitz ("Lightning") was a German-designed, twin-engine, jet-powered aircraft and the world's first operational turbojet-powered bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It saw limited service with the Luftwaffe during the final months of World War II, where its high speed made it virtually impossible for Allied piston-engine fighters to intercept. Key Features and History Role in WWII: Primarily used for high-speed reconnaissance missions over the Allied beachheads in Normandy and Britis

412K views · 1.4K reactions | The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force. It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. | War History Online | Facebook