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SR-71 Blackbird (Combat Classics) by Crickmore, Paul F. Paperback Book The Fast. Author:Crickmore, Paul F. SR-71 Blackbird (Combat Classics S.). It took the world by storm. It was developed by the renowned Lockheed Skunk Works and employed many forms of new technology made necessary by the excesses of speed, altitude and temperature to which the aircraft was subjected. Can't find what you're looking for? Home page About us Feedback Payment Delivery Customer Service Contact us Shop by Price $10.34 $10.35 - $12.34 $12.35 - $14.34 $14.35 - $16.34 $16.35+ Shop pages Home page Payment Delivery Customer Service About the seller Need help? Send an eBay message Newsletter Add World of Books to your favourites and receive email newsletters about special promotions! General Interest SR-71 Blackbird (Combat Classics S.) Product Details: Category: Books ISBN: 1840373822 Title: SR-71 Blackbird (Combat Classics S.) The Fast Free Shipping Author: Crickmore, Paul F. Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd Year Published: 2002 Number of Pages: 96 Book Binding: Paperback / softback Prizes: Book Condition: VERYGOOD SKU: GOR003764857 Item description The Blackbird flew at over three-and-a-half times the speed of sound at 88,000 feet, an altitude that was at the very edge of space. It had an unrefuelled range of 3500 miles and its two Pratt and Whitney J58 bypass turbojets generated 60,000 pounds of thrust and guzzled 8000 gallons of fuel per hour. It was an awesome aeroplane in every respect. In 1964 America's President Johnson announced that Lockheed had developed an aircraft dedicated to strategic reconnaissance and so fast that no other aircraft could catch it. It took the world by storm. It was developed by the renowned Lockheed Skunk Works and employed many forms of new technology made necessary by the excesses of speed, altitude and temperature to which the aircraft was subjected. It served for many years during the Cold War until it was superseded by satellite technology. This is a useful introductory source book for enthusiasts and modellers wishing to find detailed references to the design and history of the Blackbird. Why was the aircraft conceived? What was it like to fly in combat? Who were the people who designed it and became famous for flying it? What were its virtues and vices? These and many more questions are answered here. The illustrations show variations of colour schemes used in different operational theatres of combat and rare photographs taken when the heat was on. Please note, the image is for illustrative purposes only, actual book cover, binding and edition may vary. Payment Delivery Customer Service About Us eBay Commerce manages payments for items you buy from our store. You may pay for your items using credit or debit cards or other payment methods, under the discretion of eBay. eBay will manage settlement of the payments. 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