THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE SR-71 BLACKBIRD – THE ILLUSTRATED PROFILE OF EVERY AIRCRAFT, CREW, AND BREAKTHROUGH OF THE WORLD’S FASTEST STEALTH JET **LIKE NEW**

After Gary Powers's U-2 spy plane was shot down over the former Soviet Union, America needed something new-a nearly undetectable aircraft, faster than anyone could imagine. The plane would be a testament of American ingenuity, an international symbol of strength. And at the height of the Cold War, President Johnson announced to the nation the name of this technological breakthrough: SR-71.

Over twenty years after its retirement, the SR-71 remains the pinnacle of American aviation and reconnaissance. It flew over two thousand miles an hour-three times the speed of sound-and over sixteen miles above the surface of the Earth. The aircraft was regarded as the most advanced to ever fly operational missions, and the pilots were known as the most talented and daring of their age.

Col. Richard H. Graham (USAF, Ret.) It was one of those pilots. He later served as an instructor and wing commander for the blackbird, and here he collects all his knowledge of the SR-71. Featuring every aircraft, pilot, and break, though, this book is the ultimate guide to the ultimate plane.

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