Captain Elden Joersz set a speed record of 2,193.2 miles per hour (3,529.6 kilometers per hour) while flying the SR-71 Blackbird at Beale Air Force Base in California. This achievement occurred on July 22, 1976, and remains one of the fastest speeds ever recorded for a manned aircraft. The SR-71 was renowned for its incredible speed and altitude capabilities, allowing it to conduct reconnaissance missions effectively.
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