Put your pressure suit on and strap yourself in for a Mach 3 ride! Former SR-71 Wing Commander Rich Graham tells the amazing inside story of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Graham provides a detailed look at the entire SR-71 story beginning with his application to be an SR pilot through commanding an entire wing.
#1327703 in Books DK ADULT 2011-09-19 2011-09-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.18 x 1.21 x 10.23l; 4.85 #File Name: 0756686822360 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fun and smart book on mountaineering and great alpinists of the pastBy Mark FreedmanBeautiful book; with hundreds of great photos. Pretty in-depth biographies of the major (and minor) figures in mountaineering. I am endlessly fascinated with this book; which provides me with something interesting every time I pick it up. What a pleasure to read (though it's really more of a browsing kind of book) a book that; instead of simplifying or dumbing down its topic; treats it with real sophistication. Whoever put this book together really knew what s/he was doing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Great Addition to any Mountaineering LibraryBy A.M.This book is an incredible history of climbers; guides; equipment and mountains.You could literally teach a class with this book.I have never seen so many illustrations; maps and photographs in any other mountaineering book.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good Coffee Table BookBy David LipkeThis book is full of absolutely beautiful and stunning hi-res photographs I love to flip back to over and over. It gave me a good background on the history of climbing I would otherwise never have known (particularly anything pre-1950).At the end of the day though; I dislike how most of said pictures are chopped and distorted by where the binding is. More than a few lose something around an inch there; and the publishers opted not to try and doctor the picture that the binding wouldn't ruin parts of it. Also there's a lot of detail left out on exciting climbers/adventures had in more recent years. A previous reviewer was upset by his lack of George Lowe. After reading his comments I too am saddened by this omission. I understand that not everyone can be included and some time on google satiates that desire. I think if you're a fan of coffee-table books; big pictures; and good research; you won't be wrong to pick this up. If you're a climber and want some reference lying around you'll be happy to pick it up. However; if you know your history and spend too much time on a wall to flip through books you'll be happy you didn't.
