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- From: jlamb@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu (Jeffrey Richard Lamb)
- Subject: Re: U-2R E-8 J-STARS, TR-3A, Aurora question.
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- Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 02:10:10 GMT
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- >> I know this has probably been gone over several times, but has there
- >> been any OFFICIAL release from the US government as to why the SR-71
- >> is no longer needed (or wanted). I'd also love to hear your personal
- >> reasons. Thanks in advance.
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- >The official word is that recon satellites can do the same job cheaper...
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- >My opinion is that the AF has the U-2R (exTR-1A), E-8 J-STARS, TR-3A (U-3A?),
- >and one or more Aurora aircraft PLUS the satelites...
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- Could you give me some details on these aircraft. I know it all rumor,
- but what are they supposed to do. How are these goals accomplished? Any
- comments, knowledge, rumors etc would be great.
-
- Thanks in advance. . . .
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