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Series Historic Military Aircraft 15
Publisher/Brand Key Publishing
Author Bob Archer
Format 24 cm x 17 cm
No. Pages 96
Version Soft cover
Language English
Category Books on aviation
Subcategory US » US Jet Aircraft
Availability Product out of stock and no longer available.
product | Publisher/Brand | Series/scale | Price € | ||
B-24 Liberator: Combat Photograhs from the Mediterranean Theater of War | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 33 | € 22.89 | ||
British Aircraft of the Falklands War | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 13 | € 21.06 | ||
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II: Long Beach's Long Reach | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 36 | € 22.89 | ||
F-111: Fort Worth Swinger | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 3 | € 21.06 | ||
AviationOutletstore.com Fairey Firefly Flypast Special | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 1 | € 12.80 | ||
German Starfighters: The Story in Colour: Introduction and Units | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 24 | € 21.06 | ||
German Starfighters: The Story in Colour: Training and Service | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 25 | € 21.06 | ||
Hawker Hunter | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 16 | € 21.06 | ||
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 9 | € 21.06 | ||
Wellington: The Backbone of Bomber Command | Key Publishing | Historic Military Aircraft 35 | € 22.89 |
The Lockheed Blackbird family – the A-12, YF-12, and SR-71 – were the most remarkable reconnaissance and evaluation aircraft ever designed. Routinely flying more than 15 miles above the earth, at three times the speed of sound, the extraordinary black jets only flew operationally from three locations worldwide. The A-12 and SR-71 overflew some hostile nations, including North Korea, North Vietnam, and Cuba, but only flew peripheral reconnaissance adjacent to the traditional foes of China and the Soviet Union. Numerous surface-to-air missiles were fired at Blackbirds, and many interceptors were launched to try and shoot them down, but none ever found their target.
Despite being shrouded in secrecy throughout their entire service lives, some details have subsequently been made available, ensuring the Blackbirds remain as fascinating today as they were during the height of their career. With over 170 images, including tail artwork and commemorative badges, this book details the aircraft themselves, the bases that supported operations, and the types of missions flown and their destinations.