In an era of fantastic and futuristic aircraft, the North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie stood out as one of the most awe-inspiring. On June 8th, 1966, this extraordinary aircraft led a photo-shoot ...

The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, a Cold War-era bomber, was a technological marvel designed to fly at Mach 3 and at 70,000 feet, circumventing Soviet air defenses through speed and altitude.

Despite its technical triumphs and support from aviators, the XB-70’s operational future unraveled almost as quickly as it took flight. The North American XB-70 Valkyrie emerged from a United States ...