Lockheed Blackbird

Beyond the Secret Missions (Revised Edition)

Lockheed Blackbird cover

Description

Using previously unpublished information, globally renowned expert Paul Crickmore builds upon his definitive account of the SR-71 Blackbird,

In 1986 Paul Crickmore's first groundbreaking book about the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was published. At that time, the Cold War was at its height and the SR-71 was an integral element in securing crucial intelligence from all parts of the globe. The highly sensitive nature of its missions couldn't be compromised, and it wasn't until the end of the Cold War that the operational exploits of this incredible aeronautical masterpiece could be openly written about.

As time passed has more and more information has come to light, with a vast number of official documents declassified and key military figures able to talk openly about the Blackbird programme. Paul Crickmore has used these updated facts to revise his previous history of one of the world's most iconic aircraft of all time, creating what will surely be considered the definitive, timeless volume about the SR-71 Blackbird.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Oxcart
Senior Bowl and Tagboard
The YF-12
Technical
From RS to SR and beyond
Flying the HABU
Beale Operations
OL8 to Det 1
Det 4 Operations
Shutdown

Appendices

Product details

Published Nov 17 2016
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 2nd
Extent 432
ISBN 9781472815255
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 200 b/w; 150 col
Series General Aviation
Short code GNA
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Paul F. Crickmore

Paul F. Crickmore is the author of the much-acclai…

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