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[thatgeekwiththeclipons]

Remembering British comedian, writer, actor, Monty Python alumni Graham Chapman! ^__^

[christiangittingsblog]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

"Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries"

//cool funny quote = Monty Python at their best

[usafphantom2]

Blackbird pilot recalls the mission where a Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat fired a missile at his SR-71

Soviet MiG-25 pilot tells why Foxbats were not able to fire a single missile at SR-71 Blackbird Mach 3 spy planes

The Soviet MiG-25

The “holy grail” of the soviet air defense system: shooting down a Blackbird

Missile fired at an SR-71

MiG-25 at risk of being shot down by its missile

What happened to the missile fired by the MiG-25 at the SR-71?

The Soviet MiG-25

The Soviet MiG-25 (NATO code-name “Foxbat”) was a high-speed interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft. The aircraft entered service in 1970 and has a top speed of Mach 2.83, powerful radar, and could carry up to four air-to-air missiles.

The MiG-25’s capabilities were not discovered until 1976 when Viktor Belenko, a Soviet MiG-25 pilot, defected to Japan. Subsequent analysis revealed a simple-yet-functional design with vacuum-tube electronics, two massive turbojet engines, and sparing use of advanced materials such as titanium.

CLICK HERE to see The Aviation Geek Club contributor Linda Sheffield’s T-shirt designs! Linda has a personal relationship with the SR-71 because her father Butch Sheffield flew the Blackbird from test flight in 1965 until 1973. Butch’s Granddaughter’s Lisa Burroughs and Susan Miller are graphic designers. They designed most of the merchandise that is for sale on Threadless. A percentage of the profits go to Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base. This nonprofit charity is personal to the Sheffield family because they are raising money to house SR-71, #955. This was the first Blackbird that Butch Sheffield flew on Oct. 4, 1965.

A capable interceptor, the MiG-25 was widely exported by the Soviet Union. This aircraft could outrun any fighter in the air, and indeed any military aircraft other than the SR-71 Blackbird.

Loaded with two R-40 missiles (NATO reporting name AA-6 ‘Acrid’), the Foxbat could reach 78,000 feet, but with its full complement of four missiles, it was limited to 68,900 feet. By contrast the Habu flew at cruise speeds above Mach 3 at over 80,000 feet.

The “holy grail” of the soviet air defense system: shooting down a Blackbird

Nevertheless, once an SR-71 Blackbird flown by Col. Darrel Cobb was fired on by a MiG-25, as Cobb himself recalls in this interview given to his son Chris;

Col. Cobb’s SR-71 Blackbird fired on by a MiG-25.

‘Operational missions.

‘First let me assure you; we never broke President Eisenhower’s promise to cease overflying the Soviet Union. We remained over international water – 12 mi offshore.

‘All of my operational flying was from Kadena, Okinawa. Area of interest was Vietnam; Korea; Vladivostok, USSR; China. Later, we flew transatlantic & return from Seymour Johnson, NC supporting the Israel Arab war. After I left the program, the SR flew from Mildenhall, England & Bodo, Norway.

‘We already touched on missions against Vietnam & the only night mission.

‘Today let’s cover “north missions.”

This print is available in multiple sizes from AircraftProfilePrints.com – CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS. Dawn at 80.000ft – SR-71 Blackbird

‘Take off, refuel & head into the Sea of Japan; between Japan & south Korea. Accelerated to operational speed – 3.20. Head directly at Vladivostok. headquarters of USSR air defense; and test/r & d of new radar & intercept development. 2200 mph guaranteed to light up all the radar & intercept systems they had.

‘A MiG-25 interceptor squadron was based just outside of Vladivostok. The “holy grail” of the soviet air defense system was to shoot down an SR-71.

‘Turn north up the Sea of Japan & make a U-turn back down the USSR coast (12 mi offshore) with ELINT & SIGINT recorders going full bore. Photo cameras looking oblique into the USSR, updating the interceptor air order of battle. Head south east till past Vladivostok then turn slightly left then right to cross Korea at the DMZ. Photo cameras updating N. Korea force readiness to resume hostilities against S. Korea.

Missile fired at an SR-71

‘Continue down the yellow sea coast of China. All sensors evaluating China’s threat to Taiwan. Turn left- decel & land at Kadena. I flew this profile several times during the 4 years I flew ops missions. One of these got very, very thrilling. Southbound, passing Vladivostok, Reg (my RSO) announced;

‘”We’ve got a fighter locked on – it’s gotta be a MiG-25″

‘”Our DEF [Defensive Electronic Gear, DEF. It Provided ground-to-air and air-to-air missile protection. Still Classified. Def systems were labeled DEF A,B,C,E and G. Later modifications to the DEF Systems resulted in DEF A2, C2, H and M systems. Nearing retirement of the SR-71, a programmable DEF labeled A2C could defeat all known threats to the Blackbirds] is blanketing all beautifully.”

‘”Oops – he just fired – – we’ve got a missile locked on”

‘”Our def has shifted to its missile magic”

‘”There – lock’s broken. Missile’s back in search”

‘”That’s weird – sounds like the missile’s locked on – but not locked on us”

‘”He’s gone – coming up on the “s” turn to the DMZ.”’

Fast forward to late 1976 Col. Cobb retired from the Air Force.

MiG-25 at risk of being shot down by its missile

Cobb continues;

‘I’m retired! Learning that retirement means no days off; no vacation; no holidays; big pay cut.

‘I find the aircraft TV channel & history channel. Lots & lots of SR-71 films. I avidly watch at every opportunity. In my den, glued to the TV & today’s SR-71 show, & who do I see comparing the MiG-25 with the SR-71??

‘You’re right – – Lt Victor Belenko!

‘He was totally gobsmacked; his MiG-25 burned up the engines getting to Mach 3 yet the SR’s cruise speed was greater than 3.0.

‘Belenko is the one who said that the Holy Grail of soviet air defense was to shoot down an SR.

‘He told of how they would pre-position ahead of the SR’s radar track and had to zoom up to get a lock on & fire their missile.

‘Belenko stressed how quickly & precisely they had to perform because the window of opportunity was so very short.

‘Their target was traveling at 3600 ft/sec. Faster than a speeding bullet.

‘He described in detail how precise the post firing breakaway had to be executed to avoid getting shot down by their own missile; talking as though they found this out the “hard way.”’

Cobb Concludes;

‘Man talk about intense attention – – I’m quickly mentally replaying that tape from the inter-phone – –

‘”We’ve got a fighter locked on – it’s gotta be a Mig-25″

‘”Our DEF is blanketing all beautifully.”

‘”Oops – he just fired – – we’ve got a missile locked on”

‘”Our def has shifted to its missile magic”

‘”There – lock’s broken. Missile’s back in search.

‘”That’s weird – sounds like the missile’s locked on – but not locked on us.”’

What happened to the missile fired by the MiG-25 at the SR-71?

What happened to the missile fired by the MiG-25? Could it have locked onto the Foxbat itself? Could the SR-71 DEF have deceived it? We’ll never know.

However, we can assume that given that SR-71 had a cruise speed faster than the top speed of the MiG-25’s Acrid missiles, the Blackbird simply outran the AA-6. There was no chance a Foxbat could conduct a tail-chase interception of an SR-71 (the MiG-25 couldn’t carry out a head-on intercept of a Blackbird too: in fact, the Foxbat’s radar and fire control system was not sophisticated enough to solve the problems of a head-on intercept at closing speeds that would exceed Mach 5).

Be sure to check out Linda Sheffield Miller (Col Richard (Butch) Sheffield’s daughter, Col. Sheffield was an SR-71 Reconnaissance Systems Officer) Twitter X Page Habubrats SR-71, Instagram Page SR71Habubrats and Facebook Page Born into the Wilde Blue Yonder Habubrats for awesome Blackbird’s photos and stories.

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[theraphos]

Decided to sacrifice my first playthrough on the altar of "overhauling baby's first mod choices in a Bethesda game" before I did the Glowing Sea or got too invested in geeking out on town building, and a dozen hours in on my new save some fucking mole rat poops out the holy grail of Fallout 4 boomsticks.

And yeah, okay, gear crafting mods means I could have found any old random gun with Never Ending and swapped the effect to a shotgun myself, but this is still pretty funny to me. c('-'c) thank you for your service, random mole rat

[cartoonscientist]

remember how in 2000s geek culture everyone thought the narrative term “deconstruction” had to always mean “the most fucked up and dark interpretation of genre tropes possible” especially when applied to anime/manga and superhero media, which is dumb because all a deconstruction has to do is break down assumed tropes and narratives and lay them out for examination, whether by making fun of them, portraying them realistically, twisting them somehow, or all of the above. Mystery Men is a parodic deconstruction, as is Monty Python and The Holy Grail. they don’t always have to be Watchmen or Neon Genesis Evangelion.

[aliengirl]

another day, another time asking ChatGPT to write a legacy challenge

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Certainly! Here's a unique themed legacy challenge for The Sims 4 with a different theme for each generation, along with traits, careers, life goals, backstories, and more:

**Generation 1: The Time Traveler**

- Founder Sim: Time Traveler Thomas/Theresa

- Traits: Geek, Ambitious, Erratic

- Career: Scientist

- Life Goal: Develop a Time Machine

- Backstory: Thomas/Theresa has always been obsessed with the concept of time travel. They aim to invent a working time machine to fulfill their dream of visiting the past and future.

**Generation 2: The Medieval Knight**

- Heir: Sir/Lady [Your Choice]

- Traits: Loves Outdoors, Brave, Romantic

- Career: Knight

- Life Goal: Complete the "Renaissance Sim" aspiration

- Backstory: The heir's quest is to become a renowned knight, protecting the realm and seeking the Holy Grail. Their ancestor's time machine is said to have brought them back to medieval times.

**Generation 3: The Explorer of the Stars**

- Heir: Captain [Your Choice]

- Traits: Outgoing, Genius, Perfectionist

- Career: Astronaut (Space Ranger)

- Life Goal: Explore Six Different Alien Worlds

- Backstory: The heir, inspired by tales of their ancestor's time machine, becomes an astronaut exploring distant planets, making contact with alien species.

**Generation 4: The Master of Illusions**

- Heir: [Your Choice]

- Traits: Artistic, Creative, Loner

- Career: Entertainer (Magician)

- Life Goal: Master the Magic Spellcaster branch

- Backstory: The heir becomes a master illusionist, studying the magical arts that time travelers have brought from the past.

**Generation 5: The Futuristic Scientist**

- Heir: Dr. [Your Choice]

- Traits: Genius, Bookworm, Paranoid

- Career: Scientist (Advanced Tech Guru)

- Life Goal: Discover the Future's Greatest Invention

- Backstory: The heir is a renowned scientist in the futuristic world, trying to uncover the technology brought back through time travel.

**Generation 6: The Futuristic Explorer**

- Heir: [Your Choice]

- Traits: Outgoing, Adventurous, Perfectionist

- Career: Explorer (Astronaut - Galactic Adventurer)

- Life Goal: Discover New Planets and Species

- Backstory: The heir's mission is to venture into space, visiting the worlds shaped by their ancestors' actions and discovering new frontiers.

**Generation 7: The Cosmic Creator**

- Heir: [Your Choice]

- Traits: Creative, Art Lover, Geek

- Career: Artist (Painter or Writer)

- Life Goal: Create a Masterpiece Inspired by the Cosmos

- Backstory: The heir uses their talents to capture the beauty of the cosmos, drawing inspiration from the adventures of their ancestors.

This legacy challenge takes your Sims through different eras and dimensions, connecting each generation to the legacy of the time traveler. Customize and adapt it to your preferences, and enjoy the unique stories and gameplay opportunities it provides.

[tomyo]

No one understands, I found a holy Grail and I want to talk to all my tech geek friends so they can tell me how I should fuck this thing up with a bunch of homebrew and I'll nod and feel special when I download the internet archived official freeware.

[randomampersand]

Do the young geeks, nerds, and etcs. still quote Monty Python and the Holy Grail as an essential text, or has it been supplanted by something else?

[flakytartart]

CONVENTION AUTOGRAPHS!! LET'S GO!!!!

Sarah Wiedenheft, my favorite voice actress for Takagi-san?

Check. She was so sweet when signing my photo, I didn't realize her voice was naturally that high! She has such a beautiful signature and personality.

Keith Silverstein, voice of Mondo-fuckin'-Owada (nice to meet ya)?

Check. I also got him to sign my Trigger Happy Havoc group print, along with Asahina's VA as well (more on her later). He was hella friendly and told me that he just got that Mondo print like 3 conventions ago. God bless him and the artist for that because I didn't have any merch for him to sign. 😭 A real dope guy, he even asked before hand if it was okay for him to swear in order to quote Mondo lol!

Now on to my grails...

TOHRU ADACHI!!

Voiced by the wonderful Johnny Yong Bosch! ✨️

I already spoiled this one with an earlier post but I wanna include it anyway! Despite how awkward the quote sounds (I originally told him to write something about helping me get out of a TV but I backpedaled out of embarassment) I'm quite happy with this. I'm unsure if he realizes how many fans are into Adachi? I can't be the only girl to have admitted that to him.

MORGANA!!!

Voiced by the lovely Cassandra Lee Morris!!! ✨️

AHH she was so nice!!! I was so nervous and had a hard time keeping my cool. I told her I adore Morgana and that he's like a baby to me. I got to show her my ita display, got signatures for my Danganronpa print + an Epic 7 Cecilia print for my bf, then gave her some old (but gold) fanart I drew with a letter on the back. She said I was so sweet for that and I just wanted to scream, it was so-!!! 🥹💞

I gave her my Morg to hold while taking pictures- the second pic is of us button mashing his head. 1000/10 absolute dream come true!!!!! ❤️

AND FINALLY. GIVE IT UP FOR MY FAVORITE COPY CAT KILLER:

MITSUO KUBO!!!!

Voiced by the amazing Kyle Hebert!! ✨️

(Shoutout to @cierv-o-robot-o for this absolutely PERFECT commission!! You're my hero!!!!!! 🥹🙏)

Bro when they announced that Kyle Hebert was coming to Kon I literally jumoed out of my chair and started running around the house like a maniac. I was so fucking excited

When it came to the convention I awkwardly got in line, paid for 2 prints (my Mitsuo + a Kazuichi) and a photo and waited. When I went up I told him I loved him as Kazuichi (pretty sure he drew the heart on there because I said I find him handsome) and that his voice sounds wonderful no matter what role he's playing. After that I kind of geeked out on him - I said I was "the fucking biggest Mitsuo Kubo fan ever, I promise you." 😭 I didn't mean to be that intense about it but I was so excited, I just had to let him know that Mitsuo has fans. A couple. At LEAST one (Mitsuo mutuals I'd never forget about you I was just flipping out).

He signed my print and I gave him a little packet that had fanart by me, a note, and 2 of the Mitsuo charms (game + anime versions). He said I was the first person he's ever seen get excited about Mitsuo before. For some reason I felt really proud about that? 🥲💓 I yapped for a little while after about how I also recognized his voice as the creepy stalker in Persona 4 Dancing in the hopes of letting him know that no matter how minor the role, there are fans. We said our thank yous, then I turned around and literally ran to gush about what just happened to my friends who were waiting close by. Which means...

I ALMOST DIDN'T GET THIS PICTURE. I WAS SO EXCITED THAT I RAN AWAY IN EMBARSSSMENT AND FORGOT TO TAKE A PICTURE. Luckily my friend is a huge Gohan fan and went up to his booth to get an autograph shortly after I was done freaking out. It was only then did I realize that I paid for a picture. x'V I told his assistant that I didn't get a picture, they worked it out, and I shamefully went back up for a pic. 🥹 He was nice about it, I appreciate his patience.

Waaahh it was all so cool, I'm so honored to have been able to talk to all of these incredibly talented voice actors!!! 💞��💘❤️🥰 I hope to see them again in the future, I'll be sure to be prepared and to come with more gifts. FINAL KAZUICHI FLASHBANG GRAHHHH 💥💥💥

[swordofdorkness]

In case you didn’t know, you can also find my art on @teepublic, as well as my own Etsy shop, GrailsForGeeks! Find the link in my bio, or here in this post!

[thatgeekwiththeclipons]

Remembering British comedian, writer, actor, Monty Python alumni Graham Chapman! ^__^

[nobitchesformissquinn]

Screw it, it's time for a

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Hi! I call myself Ford and I am a very autistic 24-year-old pansexual alien human woman (she/they) from the planet Venus United States.

First and foremost, I am a yoga practitioner. This means I practice yoga in many different styles, but that's not all! I also practice meditation, yoga nidra, and once in a blue moon, breathwork. I know some things about chakras and would really like to get certified to teach yoga someday.

Second off, I am a hardcore geek who enjoys collecting physical media, geeking out over sci-fi, playing video games, and fiddling around on my computer when I get the chance. I'm also a failed artist, an ex-roleplayer, and a member of a couple communities. I get around a lot! Interests are behind the cut.

INTERESTS

Favorite shows: Doctor Who, SpongeBob SquarePants, Night Court, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Blake's 7, General Hospital

Favorite bands/artists: Duran Duran, the Bee Gees, Enya, Wham!, George Michael, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, The Monkees, Andy Gibb, Tears for Fears, Modern Talking (among others)

Favorite video games (and game franchises): Pokemon, Fortnite, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Tetris, The Sims 3, The Sims 4 (the build/buy mode is god-tier), Destiny 2, Super Mario Bros., Sonic The Hedgehog, Borderlands

Favorite movies: STAR WARS!!!! PREQUEL AND OG TRILOGIES AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE THEM, FUCK OFF!!!! ....sorry about that. anyway, Casablanca, Xanadu, Monty Python and The Holy Grail, a whoooole bunch of James Bond movies, The Kid (with Charlie Chaplin), Saturday Night Fever, a couple Pokemon movies, The Great Escape

Favorite YouTube channels: ExplainingComputers (my beloved 😍), Techmoan, Oddity Archive, Ashens, VWestlife, Whang!, Dream Jelly, FunkyFrogBait, LGR, Yoga with Adriene, Yoga with Bird, SarahBethYoga

Favorite Pokemon: Eevee (SQUEEEEE), Vaporeon, Sunflora, Clefairy, Scorbunny, Cinderace, Magnemite, Quaxly, Roserade

Hobbies: yoga/meditation, collecting, gaming, building stuff in games, cooking/baking, making memes

[usafphantom2]

The MiG-25 Foxbat

In the late 1960s, the USSR revealed the existence of the aircraft that appeared to be the world’s deadliest fighter, the MiG-25 (NATO reporting name “Foxbat”). This aircraft could outrun any fighter in the air, and indeed any military aircraft other than the SR-71 Blackbird.

SR-71 T-Shirts

CLICK HERE to see The Aviation Geek Club contributor Linda Sheffield’s T-shirt designs! Linda has a personal relationship with the SR-71 because her father Butch Sheffield flew the Blackbird from test flight in 1965 until 1973. Butch’s Granddaughter’s Lisa Burroughs and Susan Miller are graphic designers. They designed most of the merchandise that is for sale on Threadless. A percentage of the profits go to Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base. This nonprofit charity is personal to the Sheffield family because they are raising money to house SR-71, #955. This was the first Blackbird that Butch Sheffield flew on Oct. 4, 1965.

Loaded with two R-40 missiles (NATO reporting name AA-6 ‘Acrid’), the Foxbat could reach 78,000 feet, but with its full complement of four missiles, it was limited to 68,900 feet. By contrast the Habu flew at cruise speeds above Mach 3 at over 80,000 feet.

Nevertheless, once an SR-71 Blackbird flown by Col. Darrel Cobb was fired on by a MiG-25, as Cobb himself recalls in this interview given to his son Chris;

The “holy grail” of the soviet air defense system: shooting down an SR-71 Blackbird

Col. Cobb’s SR-71 Blackbird fired on by a MiG-25.

‘Operational missions.

‘First let me assure you; we never broke President Eisenhower’s promise to cease overflying the Soviet Union. We remained over international water – 12 mi offshore.

‘All of my operational flying was from Kadena, Okinawa. Area of interest was Vietnam; Korea; Vladivostok, USSR; China. Later, we flew transatlantic & return from Seymour Johnson, NC supporting the Israel Arab war. After I left the program, the SR flew from Mildenhall, England & Bodo, Norway.

‘We already touched on missions against Vietnam & the only night mission.

‘Today let’s cover “north missions.”

SR-71 print

This print is available in multiple sizes from AircraftProfilePrints.com – CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS. SR-71A Blackbird 61-7972 “Skunkworks”

‘Take off, refuel & head into the Sea of Japan; between Japan & south Korea. Accelerated to operational speed – 3.20. Head directly at Vladivostok. headquarters of USSR air defense; and test/r & d of new radar & intercept development. 2200 mph guaranteed to light up all the radar & intercept systems they had.

‘A MiG-25 interceptor squadron was based just outside of Vladivostok. The “holy grail” of the soviet air defense system was to shoot down an SR-71.

‘Turn north up the Sea of Japan & make a U-turn back down the USSR coast (12 mi offshore) with ELINT & SIGINT recorders going full bore. Photo cameras looking oblique into the USSR, updating the interceptor air order of battle. Head south east till past Vladivostok then turn slightly left then right to cross Korea at the DMZ. Photo cameras updating N. Korea force readiness to resume hostilities against S. Korea.

SR-71 Blackbird fired on by a MiG-25

‘Continue down the yellow sea coast of China. All sensors evaluating China’s threat to Taiwan. Turn left- decel & land at Kadena. I flew this profile several times during the 4 years I flew ops missions. One of these got very, very thrilling. Southbound, passing Vladivostok, Reg (my RSO) announced;

‘”We’ve got a fighter locked on – it’s gotta be a MiG-25″

‘”Our DEF [Defensive Electronic Gear, DEF. It Provided ground-to-air and air-to-air missile protection. Still Classified. Def systems were labeled DEF A,B,C,E and G. Later modifications to the DEF Systems resulted in DEF A2, C2, H and M systems. Nearing retirement of the SR-71, a programmable DEF labeled A2C could defeat all known threats to the Blackbirds] is blanketing all beautifully.”

Fedotov MiG-25RB altitude world record

‘”Oops – he just fired – – we’ve got a missile locked on”

‘”Our def has shifted to its missile magic”

‘”There – lock’s broken. Missile’s back in search”

‘”That’s weird – sounds like the missile’s locked on – but not locked on us”

‘”He’s gone – coming up on the “s” turn to the DMZ.”’

Fast forward to late 1976 Col. Cobb retired from the Air Force.

MiG-25 at risk of being shot down by its own missile

Cobb continues;

‘I’m retired! Learning that retirement means no days off; no vacation; no holidays; big pay cut.

‘I find the aircraft TV channel & history channel. Lots & lots of SR-71 films. I avidly watch at every opportunity. In my den, glued to the TV & today’s SR-71 show, & who do I see comparing the MiG-25 with the SR-71??

SR-71 pilot recalls that time his Blackbird flew so fast that he and his RSO landed at Kadena AB two hours before they took off from Beale AFB beating the sun

‘You’re right – – Lt Victor Belenko!

‘He was totally gobsmacked; his MiG-25 burned up the engines getting to Mach 3 yet the SR’s cruise speed was greater than 3.0.

‘Belenko is the one who said that the Holy Grail of soviet air defense was to shoot down an SR.

‘He told of how they would pre-position ahead of the SR’s radar track and had to zoom up to get a lock on & fire their missile.

‘Belenko stressed how quickly & precisely they had to perform because the window of opportunity was so very short.

‘Their target was traveling at 3600 ft/sec. Faster than a speeding bullet.

‘He described in detail how precise the post firing breakaway had to be executed to avoid getting shot down by their own missile; talking as though they found this out the “hard way.”’

Cobb Concludes;

‘Man talk about intense attention – – I’m quickly mentally replaying that tape from the inter-phone – –

‘”We’ve got a fighter locked on – it’s gotta be a Mig-25″

MiG-25

‘”Our DEF is blanketing all beautifully.”

‘”Oops – he just fired – – we’ve got a missile locked on”

‘”Our def has shifted to its missile magic”

‘”There – lock’s broken. Missile’s back in search.

‘”That’s weird – sounds like the missile’s locked on – but not locked on us.”’

What happened to the missile fired by the MiG-25 Foxbat at the SR-71 Blackbird?

What happened to the missile fired by the MiG-25? Could it have locked onto the Foxbat itself? Could the SR-71 DEF have deceived it? We’ll never know.

However, we can assume that given that SR-71 had a cruise speed faster than the top speed of the MiG-25’s Acrid missiles, the Blackbird simply outran the AA-6. There was no chance a Foxbat could conduct a tail-chase interception of an SR-71 (the MiG-25 couldn’t carry out a head-on intercept of a Blackbird too: in fact, the Foxbat’s radar and fire control system was not sophisticated enough to solve the problems of a head-on intercept at closing speeds that would exceed Mach 5).

Be sure to check out Linda Sheffield Miller (Col Richard (Butch) Sheffield’s daughter, Col. Sheffield was an SR-71 Reconnaissance Systems Officer) Twitter X Page Habubrats SR-71 and Facebook Page Born into the Wilde Blue Yonder for awesome Blackbird’s photos and stories.

This model is available in multiple sizes from AirModels – CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS.

Photo credit: Dmitriy Pichugin via Wikimedia and U.S. Air Force

@Habubrats71 via X

Linda Sheffield Miller

Grew up at Beale Air Force Base, California. I am a Habubrat. Graduated from North Dakota State University. Former Public School Substitute Teacher, (all subjects all grades). Member of the DAR (Daughters of the Revolutionary War). I am interested in History, especially the history of SR-71. Married, Mother of three wonderful daughters and four extremely handsome grandsons. I live near Washington, DC.

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How PR Makes Your EB1A Visa Dreams Come True

The EB1A visa is like the holy grail for anyone dreaming of making it big in the U.S. It’s not just any visa it’s for the rockstars, the ones who’ve climbed to the top of their game, whether that’s painting murals, curing diseases, or, I don’t know, winning chess championships. But who qualifies? And how does PR, like what 9FigureMedia does, make you look like the kind of genius the U.S. can’t say no to?

I’ve always loved stories about people who just shine. The EB1A visa, or the Employment-Based First Preference visa for extraordinary folks, is built for them. You don’t need a boss to sponsor you or a job lined up, which is wild. You’re basically walking up to the U.S. and saying, “Yo, I’m a big deal, let me in.” That’s some confidence, right? But it’s not enough to feel like a superstar you’ve gotta prove it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and they’re picky.

To get this visa, you either need a one-time, jaw-dropping achievement — like, say, a Grammy or a Fields Medal — or you’ve got to hit at least three of their ten criteria. Most folks go for the criteria because, well, Nobel Prizes aren’t exactly handed out at the corner store. These include stuff like major awards, media coverage, or leading a fancy organization. Sounds simple, but it’s a trap. That award you got at a local science fair? Probably not cutting it. Media? It’s gotta be about you, not a tiny mention in a group article.

Here’s where I think PR, like 9FigureMedia’s expertise, is a total game-changer. Picture this: you’re a brilliant engineer with a world-changing app, but nobody’s heard of it. USCIS might just shrug. A good PR campaign puts your name in lights — think big publications that make visa officers sit up. 9FigureMedia knows how to spin your real achievements into stories that land in the right places. It’s not about making stuff up; it’s about making sure your brilliance isn’t a secret.

I was grabbing coffee with a friend last week, a musician who’s freaking out about her EB1A visa application. She’s got some cool gigs under her belt, but they’re not “global” enough, you know? That’s the hurdle — your work has to feel larger than life. PR can help by taking your smaller wins and giving them a bigger stage. Like, 9FigureMedia could pitch a story about how her music’s inspiring a new wave of artists, landing her in a magazine USCIS respects. It’s not cheating; it’s strategy.

The EB1A visa is awesome because it doesn’t care if you’re a poet or a pro athlete — it’s for anyone who’s exceptional. But that means you’re up against the world’s best. Every bit of proof matters. Got a fancy award? Great, but it better be prestigious. Invented something groundbreaking? Cool, but you need documents to show it’s a big deal. Reference letters from industry hotshots, award certificates, media clippings — it’s like building a scrapbook of your life’s greatest hits.

What I love about PR is how it shapes your story. A killer article can make your work impossible to ignore. 9FigureMedia might get you a feature about how your startup’s saving lives, ticking that “original contribution” box for USCIS. It’s like telling your story in a way that makes people — especially visa officers — go, “Wow, this person’s the real deal.” And honestly? That’s what makes this visa so exciting. It’s your chance to prove you’re not just another name on a list.

PR Is Your Secret Weapon for the EB1A Visa

Alright, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how PR makes your EB1A visa case pop. I’ve always thought of PR as, like, a spotlight for your talent. You could be the next big thing in biotech, but if your work’s stuck in some obscure journal, USCIS might not even blink. That’s where firms like 9FigureMedia come in — they make sure the world knows you’re a superstar. But it’s not just about getting your name out there; it’s about matching your achievements to what USCIS wants. Let’s break it down, because I’m geeking out here.

The EB1A visa wants proof of “sustained acclaim.” You can’t just have one viral moment — you need a track record of being awesome. Media coverage is huge for this. USCIS loves seeing your name in legit outlets — think Wired, Forbes, or even Entrepreneur Magazine. A feature in Entrepreneur Magazine could show off your startup’s big ideas, making you look like a trailblazer. That’s the kind of thing that makes visa officers go, “Okay, this person’s legit.”

But getting into those places? Ugh, it’s tough. I tried pitching a story about a friend’s art project once, and I got zero response — like, nothing. 9FigureMedia knows how to play that game. They craft pitches that editors actually read, framing your work in a way that’s real but grabs attention. It’s not about bragging; it’s about showing your impact. Like, if you’re a filmmaker, they might pitch you as the voice of a new genre, not just “local director makes cool movie.”

Let’s talk specifics. One criterion is “published material about you.” That means major media, not your neighbor’s blog. 9FigureMedia could land you a profile in a top outlet, hyping up your new AI tool or your award-winning dance routine. That article’s straight-up evidence. Or take “judging the work of others.” If you’ve been on a big award panel, a 9FigureMedia press release can make it sound like you’re shaping your industry, which USCIS loves.

What’s crazy is how PR can snowball. A piece in Entrepreneur Magazine might get you a podcast invite, which leads to a TV spot, which counts as more media. It’s like a chain reaction of awesome. 9FigureMedia plans for that, targeting outlets that spark bigger opportunities. But USCIS is super picky — they want quality, not a million random posts. One 9FigureMedia feature in a respected magazine beats a dozen shady blogs any day.

Then there’s thought leadership. Writing your own articles can show you’re a big brain in your field. If you’re a climate scientist, a piece in a science journal — or even Entrepreneur Magazine — about your work could check the “scholarly article” box. 9FigureMedia can help you place those, making sure they hit the right audience. It’s not just about the visa — it’s about building your rep.

But, real talk, PR costs money, and I’ve heard people grumble about it. Is it worth it? I mean, I think so. The EB1A visa fast-tracks you to a green card, skipping years of waiting. Plus, PR isn’t just for the visa — it can score you new gigs, like speaking at conferences or landing investors. That Entrepreneur Magazine feature? It might open doors you didn’t even know existed.

PR also makes your application feel alive. Visa officers are people, not robots, wading through boring paperwork. A good story — backed by media — makes you memorable. 9FigureMedia can spin a tale about your journey from a small town to global impact, hitting all the feels. But, okay, PR can’t make miracles. If your achievements are just okay, no amount of press will make you “extraordinary.” 9FigureMedia just takes what’s already great and makes it shine brighter.

Hurdles, Heartaches, and the O1A Visa Green Card

So, you’ve got the talent, the PR, and a stack of evidence for your EB1A visa. But let’s not sugarcoat it — this process can feel like running a marathon in flip-flops. There are traps, frustrations, and moments where you just wanna scream. Let’s talk about the challenges, how to dodge them, and how 9FigureMedia’s PR wizardry can help you grab the ultimate prize: the O1A visa green card. I’m rooting for you, so let’s do this.

One big pain is how vague “extraordinary” can feel. USCIS has their own idea of what’s impressive, and it’s not always clear. I’ve heard of people with killer résumés getting rejected because their evidence didn’t pop. Like, maybe their awards were too niche or their media was all from one place. 9FigureMedia doesn’t just chase random press — they build a diverse portfolio, from industry mags to global outlets, that screams “world-class.” It’s about making your impact impossible to miss.

Then there’s the Request for Evidence (RFE), which is like USCIS saying, “Uh, we’re not sold yet.” It’s not a hard no, but it’s a headache. A buddy of mine got one and was, like, losing it, scrambling for more proof. 9FigureMedia can help you avoid that by loading your application with killer media upfront — like a big feature they landed you. It’s like bringing a bazooka to a knife fight.

Timing’s another beast. You can’t just decide you want an EB1A visa and expect a PR portfolio by next week. It takes months, sometimes years, to build that momentum. I always tell people, start now. 9FigureMedia can map out a plan to get you steady coverage, showing that sustained acclaim USCIS loves. It’s not about one big splash — it’s about a consistent drip of awesome.

And the stress? Oh boy, it’s real. Applying for a visa’s like putting your dreams under a microscope. Every delay feels like a personal attack. I think that’s why working with 9FigureMedia is such a relief — they handle the PR hustle, so you can focus on being you. Plus, seeing your name in a big outlet? It’s like a shot of adrenaline. You’re like, “Heck yeah, I’m doing this.”

Now, the EB1A visa is your fast track to a green card, unlike the O1A visa, which is temporary and for extraordinary folks too. The EB1A is stricter, so PR’s even more crucial. 9FigureMedia’s campaign can turn your achievements into a legacy, not just a checklist. It’s about showing you’re not just talented — you’re essential.

Here’s the thing: the O1A visa green card isn’t just a piece of paper. It’s a new chapter, a chance to bring your magic to the U.S. Whether you’re coding the future or painting masterpieces, 9FigureMedia’s PR can make you undeniable. It’s a tough road, no doubt, but when you’re holding that O1A visa green card, you’ll know you earned every second of it.

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Krys ☆ Knight Lancelot "Shining jewels, the hero knight's emblem! Knight Lancelot!"

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Age: 15 Alter Ego: Knight Lancelot Birthday: December 25th Species: Human Catchphrase: "Fine/Geez, I'll be a hero!" Theme: Sir Lancelot (only by name 🥀🥀🥀) Power: Crystals Symbol: Diamond PriKnight Sword (Weapon): Gun Image Colour: Blue

Likes: Knights, fairy tales, magical girl shows, blue raspberry sorbet, writing fanfics, card games, Penny, History and Rozie(?) Dislikes: Deep waters, rain, horror movies, dark places, winter and spiders

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The unfortunate main protagonist and de-facto leader of the Priknights. Krys is rational, socially awkward and kind of a geek. Krys has an childhood obsession with knights and fairytales, to the point she wants to become a knight despite her low self-esteem. After her home planet gets ”accidentally” blown up by Grail and is forced to become a magical hero, Krys isn’t the same average teenager she was anymore. With the Lancestone, Krys transforms into the Hero Knight of Crystals, Knight Lancelot. Her image colour is blue and has powers over crystals and light.

Trivia

Krys has a surname, her full name is [RETRACTED]. When she becomes a PriKnight like everyone else, she is just Krys.

Krys/Knight Lancelot is 175cm tall.

Krys’ birthday falls on Christmas Eve and one day before Christmas. Her birthday relates to her name origin, but Krys can’t remember it.

Krys' favourite fairytale is Cinderella.

Krys enjoys watching magical girl anime but never saw herself as a magical girl until she was forced to become one.

Krys has thalassophobia due to childhood trauma.

Krys is very good at playing card games, according to her it's nothing and just a hobby she does in her free time.

Krys is mixed race and blasian; by extension, she’s Thai-Nigerian. She is the only PriKnight to have a confirmed race, the rest are up to interpretation because they are aliens with their own established race and religions.

Major Character Influences: Sora Harewataru/Cure Sky (Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure), Ellen Kurokawa/Cure Beat (Suite Pretty Cure), Sayaka Miki (Puella Magi Madoka Magica), Utena Tenjou (Revolutionary Girl Utena)