February 4th, 1969: the XB-70 Valkyrie bomber takes its last flight. Watch this video to remember the occasion or to learn more about this iconic supersonic bomber that still looks futuristic today.
The XB-70 Valkyrie wasn’t just fast—it rode the very shockwaves it generated. Its folding wingtips harnessed compression lift, letting the 6-engine bomber surf supersonically through the stratosphere.