By now, everybody might be not less than considerably acquainted with the SR-71. It appears to grace the pages of HODINKEE with regularity. And it is easy to see why: It is some of the spectacular bits of know-how humankind has ever created. It is an absolute marvel. Lesser recognized is its predecessor, the A-12, which was primarily based on a design temporary imply to handle the shortcomings of the U-2 spy aircraft. What you won’t learn about, nevertheless, is that pilots of each these planes, and the experimental X-15, all wore Bulova Astronaut watches.
