From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter; the never-before-told story behind America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich; the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades; the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of cold war confrontations and Gulf War air combat; of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds. Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned. Filled with telling personal anecdotes and high adventure; with narratives from the CIA and from Air Force pilots who flew the many classified; risky missions; this book is a riveting portrait of the most spectacular aviation triumphs of the twentieth century.
#75482 in Books 1994-02-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.25 x 6.13l; 1.25 #File Name: 0316286168448 pagesWashington: The Indispensable Man Paperback by James Thomas Flexner (Author)
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great Man and great bookBy brantokenI like this book. It really makes a case for what a politician should be and none of our current leaders are. He was imperfect; and didn't let that stop him; he drove on to do the right things. Washington is not the legend we were taught in school; he is much more interesting and capable than that.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent reference. Get your family to read this bookBy rufusExcellent reference. Get your family to read this book. I still wonder why we do not honor him with a special day and parades. Our greatest American.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very poor editing; interesting stories of WashingtonBy D MauerIt’s so poorly edited; at least in the Kindle version; that it’s tough to read. So much great substance but I couldn’t get through it because at some points it read like nonsense. I’d love to recommend this but read at your own risk.
