No aircraft ever captured the curiosity & fascination of the public like the SR-71 Blackbird. Nicknamed "The Sled" by those few who flew it, the aircraft was sh

This title brings the power of the world's fastest planes to your students. Large, full-color photographs capture the spellbinding action of these high-velocity

Examines the history of the reconnaissance plane, discussing its development, manufacture, and active service from an insider prespective.

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For anyone who has ever wondered what it's like to fly the SR-71 on a secret Mach 3 reconnaissance mission, this book has the answer. Completely redesigned and