Throughout its 34-year Cold War career with the USAF and CIA, the top secret Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane was the world's fastest and highest-flying operational manned aircraft. This title provides insights into the secret world of the SR-71, its genesis, construction and anatomy, and its operation and maintenance in peace and war.
The co-authors are world authorities on the Lockheed Blackbird spy plane, and were given rare insights into its secret world - its genesis, construction and anatomy (including its use of stealth technology) and its operation and maintenance in peace and war. Includes many amazing under-the-skin insights as well as rare and detailed photos and technical illustrations.