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The SR-71 Blackbird holds legendary status as the fastest jet ever built, capable of speeds over Mach 3.2. One of the most famous stories about its speed took place in Los Angeles (LA) airspace and was told by retired SR-71 pilot Brian Shul. The LA Speed Story: While flying a training mission over the western U.S., Shul and his reconnaissance systems officer (RSO) were cruising at high altitude when they listened in on Los Angeles Center air traffic control (ATC). Commercial pilots were requesti