Posted on Jun 13, 2023

Blackbird Pilot recalls when his RSO ‘gave the birdie’ to a French Air Force Mirage III pilot...

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A very interesting story when the SR-71 encountered a French mirage jet in French air space and the backseat officer of the SR-71 gave the bird/middle finger to the Mirage pilot and left them in the dust.

Blackbird Pilot recalls when his RSO ‘gave the birdie’ to a French Air Force Mirage III pilot...

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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I've done that to an F-15 at 400' during Red Flag.

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That is pretty funny!

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LTC Trent Klug

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We are Diplomatic clearance number 1, Francois! TTFN

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SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D

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Interesting aviation story, Thank you for sharing Sir.
Una interesante historia de la aviación, Gracias Señor

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Muy Chistoso! Me fascina este avion.
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D LTC Trent Klug Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Blackbird Pilot recalls when his RSO ‘gave the birdie’ to a French Air Force Mirage III pilot...

Blackbird Pilot recalls when his RSO ‘gave the birdie’ to a French Air Force Mirage III pilot...

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