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Complete Book of the SR-71 Blackbird : The Illustrated Profile of Every Aircraft, Crew, and Breakthrough of the World's Fastest Stealth Jet by Richard H. Graham (2015, Hardcover)
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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE SR-71 BLACKBIRD. There are plenty of books on the subject of SR-71 aircraft, but this is the best of them all, in our opinion. It isTHE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE SR-71 BLACKBIRD: The Illustrated Profile of Every Aircraft, Crew, and Breakthrough of the World's Fastest Stealth Jet by Col. Richard Graham, USAF (Ret.).
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Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760348499
ISBN-139780760348499
eBay Product ID (ePID)210264431
Product Key Features
Book TitleComplete Book of the SR-71 Blackbird : The Illustrated Profile of Every Aircraft, Crew, and Breakthrough of the World's Fastest Stealth Jet
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicAviation / General, Military / Weapons, Military / Aviation, History
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering, History
AuthorRichard H. Graham
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight63.2 Oz
Item Length12.7 in
Item Width10.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-024755
Reviews"The Complete Book of the SR-71 Blackbird is impressive with its illustrations and imagery beginning with the cover and end pages--it fits into the coffee table size category though it is far from unwieldy. Thankfully, many illustrations are larger than previously published for better understanding. Graham's writing and intimacy with the SR-71 complement the images, many unseen in previous publications (a favorite is small icicles dangling from the chines of a Blackbird), wit h his experience and authorship." - Travel for Aircraft "The Complete Book of the SR-71 Blackbird will become THE reference book on this fantastic aircraft." - Airsoc.com
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Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal358.4/583
SynopsisThe ultimate SR-71 book which profiles the history, development, manufacture, modification, and active service of all 50 models in the SR-71 program. At the height of the Cold War in 1964, President Johnson announced a new aircraft dedicated to strategic reconnaissance. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane flew more than three-and-a-half times the speed of sound--so fast that no other aircraft could catch it. Above 80,000 feet, its pilots had to wear full-pressure flight suits similar to what was used aboard the space shuttle. Developed by the renowned Lockheed Skunk Works, the SR-71 was an awesome aircraft in every respect. It was withdrawn from use in 1998, when it was superseded by satellite technology. Twelve of the thirty-two aircraft were destroyed in accidents, but none were ever lost to enemy action. Throughout its thirty-four-year career, the SR-71 was the world's fastest and highest-flying operational manned aircraft. It set world records for altitude and speed: an absolute altitude record of 85,069 feet and an absolute speed record of 2,193.2 miles per hour. The Complete Book of the SR-71 Blackbird covers every aspect of the SR-71's development, manufacture, modification, and active service from the insider's perspective of one of its pilots and is lavishly illustrated with more than 400 photos. Former pilot and author Richard Graham also examines each of the fifty planes that came out the SR-71 program (fifteen A-12s; three YF-12s; and thirty-two SR-71s) and tells each plane's history, its unique specifications, and where each currently resides., The ultimate SR-71 book which profiles the history, development, manufacture, modification, and active service of all 50 models in the SR-71 program. At the height of the Cold War in 1964, President Johnson announced a new aircraft dedicated to strategic reconnaissance. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane flew more than three-and-a-half times the speed of sound--so fast that no other aircraft could catch it. Above 80,000 feet, its pilots had to wear full-pressure flight suits similar to what was used aboard the space shuttle. Developed by the renowned Lockheed Skunk Works, the SR-71 was an awesome aircraft in every respect. It was withdrawn from use in 1998, when it was superseded by satellite technology. Twelve of the thirty-two aircraft were destroyed in accidents, but none were ever lost to enemy action. Throughout its thirty-four-year career, the SR-71 was the world's fastest and highest-flying operational manned aircraft. It set world records for altitude and speed: an absolute altitude record of 85,069 feet and an absolute speed record of 2,193.2 miles per hour. The Complete Book of the SR-71 covers every aspect of the SR-71's development, manufacture, modification, and active service from the insider's perspective of one of its pilots and is lavishly illustrated with more than 400 photos. Former pilot and author Richard Graham also examines each of the fifty planes that came out the SR-71 program (fifteen A-12s; three YF-12s; and thirty-two SR-71s) and tells each plane's history, its unique specifications, and where each currently resides., Explore the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Cold war spy plane. Enjoy reading the history of its development, manufacturing, modification & its long reconnaissance career.
LC Classification NumberUG1242.R4G724 2015
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- 08 Apr, 2020
It Will Thrill You!
Authored by a veteran SR-71 pilot this tremendous work is a must for anyone curious about the plane, the people, the missions. Its photos and illustrations alone are worth the price of admission but there is so much more packed inside! I really liked the section with flight crew photos, of each operational pilot and RSO pairing. I'm looking forward to a scorching hot day at Palmdale and sitting under the wing of an A-12 or SR-71 at Blackbird Air Park, to enjoy this book in the perfect setting!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 May, 2019
Like all SR-71 pilots and RSO's, each one had experienced individual, personal moments. Thank You.
The perfect companion to "Sled Driver". They sit sie-by-side and very carefully turn the pages and read with deep intrest from a pilot's perspective to a wing/division commander. Few have flown this tempermental beast, and even fewer have written so well about life in the cockpit at crazy heights going rediculusly fast. Kudos to the entire team. Flight psysio, expert mechanics, all of you. It was a sad day to read that the Blackbird had had her wings clipped.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jun, 2018
Super fabulous book. The only thing I love better than this book, is the SR-71 itself.
Very classy book, like the large pages, I also love the content about this plane. Starting from when it was called A-12. Never knew many of the detailed facts about this plane. I have loved this plane from the very first picture I ever saw. I also loved the book from the first day I had it in my hands.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Dec, 2018
Excellent, comprehensive book on a technological giant
A fascinating and revealing book on America' fastest premier intelligence aircraft. Well written by Col. Graham, one of the most brave and experienced Blackbird pilots in the Air Force. To accompany this fine book, you can view his experiences in his well narrated YouTube videos.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Dec, 2018
Purchase! It's worth way more than you'll pay!
If you have any interest in SR-71's or American aerospace this book is a must!!. So many full color pictures the books speaks itself even without the text!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Jun, 2020
From a former SR-71 maintainer. Buy this book!
I worked on the SR-71 for 4 years. If you only buy one book on the SR-71 Blackbird, this is the one to buy. It's very informative and I highly recommend it. Alot of good photos too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Feb, 2017
Must-Have
If you have an interest in the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird , this is the book that you need. Incredible photos and diagrams of the SR-71 plus the history of each aircraft built. First-hand stories from the crews that operated this aircraft. If you are searching for a book about the SR-71 , this is it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Oct, 2019
Great book with great illustrations about the Sr-71 program.
Such a high quality book with so much information about the SR-71 program and to top it off Mr. Graham personalized it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 May, 2020
Great book
A lot of great history and info not found anywhere else. A really great readVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Jun, 2025
I flipped through it and havent had time...
I flipped through it and havent had time to read it thoroughly but just a glance and its impressive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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