Reconnaissance
While reconnaissance often refers to the collection of information as it relates to military operations, the National Air and Space Museum also offers a large collection of objects and stories connected to aerial observation and observation from space—military or otherwise.
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Air and Space Live Chat: Stealth
Wonder Woman has the invisible jet, and the military has the B-2 and the F-117. Join us to learn about actual stealth aircraft and the science behind making a sneaky flying machine.
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What’s New in Aerospace: Spying From the Edge of Space: Colonel Buz Carpenter and the SR–71 Blackbird
Join us for a conversation with Col. Carpenter about flying this legendary aircraft.
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My Path: Walter Watson - Flying on SR-71 Blackbird
Walter Watson was the first and only African-American to qualify as a crewmember in the SR-71. Hear from this amazing aviator.
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My Path: SR-71 RSO Walter Watson
What was it like to fly in the SR-71 Blackbird? Hear first hand from Walter Watson, the only African American to fly in the Blackbird program.
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Air and Space Live Chat: Pilot Panel with Shaesta Waiz and U2 Pilot Maj. Kristofer Duckett
Interested in becoming a pilot? This discussion features pilots Shaesta Waiz and Maj. Kristofer W. Duckett sharing their journeys and achievements.
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STEM in 30: Shhhhh. The Science of Stealth
Learn about stealth aircraft and the science behind making a sneaky flying machine.
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