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Old October 30th 07, 01:20 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Ron Wanttaja wrote:


Yes, *RS*-71. Johnson transposed the letters, and the Air Force had
to call it "SR" forever after....

(RS: Reconnaissance Strike)

Ron Wanttaja


Interesting, I always thought the SR was short for strategic reconnaissance.