The most in-depth Stealth fighter book ever follows the development, operation, technology, testing, and history of the F-117 Nighthawk. A special section details F-117 combat operations in Panama and the Gulf War.

Nighthawk: F-117 stealth fighter

History

Crickmore, Paul

Military

Lowe & B. Hould Pub

Nighthawk F-117 Stealth Fighter

Crickmore, Alison J.

Zenith Pr

A Great reference book about the F-15 Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle (Classic Warplanes)

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Smithmark Pub.

All you have to do is look at it. Its sinister black shape exudes Mach3 from every angle. It is the fastest air-breathing airplane the world has ever seen, cruising above 99% of the Earth's atmosphere at speeds in excess of 2100 mph (3380 km/h) for hour after hour. It is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Operated exclusively by the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 1st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron of the US Air Force, Blackbirds glean a wide range of data from 'collection areas along the periphery of the Soviet Union and zero in on many other regions of special interest. As recently as April 1986, two SR-71s carried out post-strike reconnaissance of Libyan targets hit by the F-111s of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing. At that time, the SR-71 had been in operational service for a little over 20 years, but instead of its role steadily diminishing, the accident which destroyed the Shuttle Challenger, and the failure of two US Air Force Titan 34D launchers (the payloads were KH-11 and Big Bird spy satellites), the capability and inherent flexibility of the SR-71 remain absolutely critical to the effectiveness of US intelligence gathering. LOCKHEED SR-71 BLACKBIRD is the culmination of patient and diligent research by the author, Paul F. Crickmore. For the first time we have a full account of the Blackbird story, including the contributions made by the A-12 proof-of-concept vehicle and YF-12 interceptor. This 200-page book describes the technological leap in aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, and avionics which stretched the state-of-the-art into a new dimension. Here, too, is the story of the men, the missions, and the records which made the Blackbird a legend. Illustrated with over 160 black-and-white photographs (many previously unpublished), and 12 photographs in full colour, LOCKHEED SR-71 BLACKBIRD contains a glossary, appendices (detailing all the 30-½ SR-71s), and an index are also included.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

World

Osprey Publishing, Limited

Recce Tech: The Phantom and the Dragon Lady (Osprey Colour Series)

Osprey Pub Co

Combat Aircraft: F-15 Eagle (Combat Aircraft)

Engineering & Transportation

Gething, Michael J.

Engineering

Salamander Books

During his time at the London Air Traffic Control Centre, Paul Crickmore gained a unique introduction into SR-71 operations from RAF Mildenhall. Teaming up with Osprey he produced the first detailed book ever to be published on the subject, and when additional information became available, Crickmore produced a sequel, Lockheed SR-71 The Secret Missions. The work was acclaimed by Ben Rich (late president of the Skunk Works) and the crews that flew the SR-71. He is also the author of the first detailed book about the '117 written in partnership with his wife Alison; published by Motorbooks International in 1999.

Lockheed's Blackworld Skunk Works: The U2, SR-71 and F-117 (Osprey Aviation Pioneers 4)

Osprey_Publishing

Tasked with performing highly classified recce missions, Lockheed's SR-71 is undoubtedly the most impressive military jet ever built. This book features contributions from 70 crewmembers and six generals who discuss their experiences and judgements of the Blackbird project, and provides full details of missions flown from Kadena, Beale and Mildenhall.

Lockheed SR-71: The Secret Missions Exposed

In this book, expert author Paul Crickmore leads the reader deeper than ever before into the 'Black World' of the A-12 and SR-71 top-secret reconnaissance mission. For the first time, detailed first-hand accounts from CIA and USAF pilots bring to life the experience of flying highly classified missions in the Blackbird, whilst Allied and former Warsaw Pact fighter pilots describe their efforts to intercept the spy-plane. Travelling more than a mile every 2 seconds and flying fifteen miles above the earth's surface, the SR-71's performance capacities were truly awesome. This book draws on hundreds of newly declassified Top Secret documents and the experiences of the author's key military contacts to provide the most detailed information available on the SR-71.

Lockheed Blackbird: Beyond the Secret Missions (General Aviation)

Crickmore's first groundbreaking book about the Lockheed SR-71 was published by Osprey in 1986. At that time, the Cold War was at its height and the SR-71 was an integral element in securing vitally need intelligence from all parts of the globe, enabling the United States to gauge the strength and intentions of its enemies and formulate its foreign policy. The highly sensitive nature of its missions could not be compromised and it was not until the end of the Cold War that the operational exploits of this incredible aeronautical masterpiece could be openly written about, and in 1993, Osprey published the highly successful Lockheed SR-71: The Secret Missions Exposed. Ten years later, a vast number of official documents previously categorized as Top Secret have been declassified Using these and dozens of key military contacts, we can now tell the story of just how the SR-71 was able to harness its awesome performance capabilities to secure intelligence demanded by Washington. Key world events are examined, along with the intelligence requirements that they generated and how all the planning elements came together and individual SR-71 missions were executed to fill the gap between what was known and what needed. This book is by far the most detailed ever written on the subject and is required reading not just for those interested in aviation, but all scholars of the Vietnam and Cold War. Lockheed Blackbird: Beyond the Secret Missions is a permanent tribute to all involved in the most amazing military aviation project on all time.

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