Instant Alert: These incredible photos of America's most iconic jets will leave you mesmerized

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   These incredible photos of America's most iconic jets will leave you mesmerized by Jeremy Bender on Jan 27, 2016, 1:18 PM Advertisement Military aircraft are incredible examples of engineering and human ingenuity. And, aside from their advance technical and scientific magnificence, aircraft are also amazing to behold. Photographer Blair Bunting has captured the stark elegance of some of the most recognizable US military aircraft — the SR-71, the F-22, and a US Thunderbird F-16.    Below are some of Bunting's favorite photos from his SR-71, F-22, and F-16 photo shoot.  The following photos are republished with permission from Blair Bunting. SEE ALSO: These are the most incredible photos of the US Air Force in 2015 The SR-71 "Blackbird" was a high-speed, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The plane could travel faster than 2,200 miles per hour at altitudes over 85,000 feet. The aircraft was in service from 1964 to 1998. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011