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"Author Crickmore has been involved in SR-71 operations to some extent and so is able to bring his own love of the aircraft to the reader... Full of photos, charts and technical information, this book is as good as it gets. It is a superb reference on the type and is one that every enthusiast of the aircraft needs to have on their shelf." - Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best aviation books I have read so far. It tells the story of the SR-71 from the beginning as the A-12 all the way to the final flight by NASA in the 1990'tis.
The first part of the book goes into great detail about the development and testing of the A-12, and how this evolved into the SR-71. The book then details the missions flown by both Det 1 at Kadena and Det 4 at Mildenhall. These missions are often described by the pilots and RSO's that flew them, which gives a great "in-the-cockpit" feeling.
All in all I can highly recommend this book, and if you are a Blackbird fan, you should not miss this!
The first part of the book goes into great detail about the development and testing of the A-12, and how this evolved into the SR-71. The book then details the missions flown by both Det 1 at Kadena and Det 4 at Mildenhall. These missions are often described by the pilots and RSO's that flew them, which gives a great "in-the-cockpit" feeling.
All in all I can highly recommend this book, and if you are a Blackbird fan, you should not miss this!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Must-have book for SR-71 fans!
23 May 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have just about every book written about the SR-71 "Blackbird", and I am very pleased to say that this fully revised book by Paul Crickmore is outstanding. Anyone who is familiar with the SR-71 knows the name Paul Crickmore; he has been writing about the Blackbird for decades. I have many of Mr. Crickmore's earlier works,and I was a bit apprehensive about buying this one over the Internet, thinking that it might be a rehash of the earlier volums. I am very pleased to say that "Lockheed Blackbird - Beyond the Secret Missions" is practically a whole new work, and, at 400 pages, it is crammed with lots of facts, tables, and details. Of course, all of the main Cold War events are detailed, and, interestingly, there is a section detailing Soviet MiG 31 intercept missions against the SR-71, flown by MAJ Mikhail Myagkiy.
This volume provides details about every flight of the SR-71, as well as every record held, and the disposition of each aircraft. I'm sure there are many details that are still classified, and unavailable for publication, but aside from this, I'm pretty certain that Mr. Crickmore has included all of the unclassified stuff.
If there is one book to have regarding the SR-71 Blackbird, this one is it. Buy it, read it, and enjoy it; you will not be disappointed.
This volume provides details about every flight of the SR-71, as well as every record held, and the disposition of each aircraft. I'm sure there are many details that are still classified, and unavailable for publication, but aside from this, I'm pretty certain that Mr. Crickmore has included all of the unclassified stuff.
If there is one book to have regarding the SR-71 Blackbird, this one is it. Buy it, read it, and enjoy it; you will not be disappointed.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The definitive book on the SR-71
8 May 2010
Format:Paperback
Most fans of the Blackbird are familiar with Paul Crickmores books on the aircraft but this one blows them all away. Simply put everything you ever wanted to know about the plane is here. The only other book that might contain more technical details would be the SR-71 flight manuals themselves. And at only $24.95 its a relative bargain.
If you are looking for a good and affordable book on this magnificent aircraft then this would be the best one to buy.
If you are looking for a good and affordable book on this magnificent aircraft then this would be the best one to buy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Best book on the market!!!
5 Jun 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I cannot improve on what the other posters have added. This book is that good. I have multiple books on the SR-71 series, and this is the most comprehensive book I have seen yet. The background, the development, the history, it is all there.
I build scale models, and this book is a treasure trove of detail and knowledge for deep scratchbuilding.
I build scale models, and this book is a treasure trove of detail and knowledge for deep scratchbuilding.
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