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OverviewThis new book on the SR-71 provides a excellent compliment to Schiffer Military's ""Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird: The Illustrated History of America's Legendary Mach 3 Spy Plane"" by James Goodall, which is a much larger, more expensive book; this also serves as a replacement for the strong-selling book on the aircraft by Bill Holder, which was released in 2002 and is now out of print. As of 2023, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest manned jet aircraft ever produced. It set the record in 1976 and has been retired since the late 1990s. With its unrivaled speed and stunning appearance, the Blackbird has maintained an almost supernatural mystique to this day. The type entered service in the 1960s as a high-altitude (and obviously extremely high speed) military reconnaissance aircraft. Just 32 were built, nearly half of which were written off in accidents. Nearly 300 images are packed into this latest entry in the Legends of Warfare series. This is a great gift for your favorite modeler, pilot, or aspiring pilot. AUTHOR: David Doyle has authored more than 100 books on military vehicles, ranging from trucks and tanks to ships and aircraft. He is a full-time, professional author and researcher, dedicating much of his time to hunting for new photography at archives and museums. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee. SELLING POINTS: . The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest manned jet aircraft ever produced . With incredible performance and stunning design, the SR-71 has transcended the world of military aviation and become an icon of popular culture . Nearly 300 images are packed into this new entry in the Legends of Warfare series 285 colour and b/w photos Full Product DetailsAuthor: David DoylePublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.907kg ISBN: 9780764367083ISBN 10: 0764367080 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 28 August 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDavid Doyle has authored more than 100 books on military vehicles, ranging from trucks and tanks to ships and aircraft. He is a full-time, professional author and researcher, dedicating much of his time to hunting for new photography at archives and museums. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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