EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 10 MIN
The SR-71 Blackbird Disaster at 78,000 Feet: How One Pilot Fell from Space and Survived
from Our American Stories · host iHeartPodcasts
On this episode of Our American Stories, when an SR-71 Blackbird disintegrated midair at over 2,000 mph, pilot Bill Weaver was ejected at a speed and altitude few humans have ever survived. He thought he was dead, but what followed became one of the most remarkable survival stories in aviation history.Our regular contributor, The History Guy, shares this incredible story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The SR-71 Blackbird Disaster at 78,000 Feet: How One Pilot Fell from Space and Survived
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