{"product_id":"sr-71-blackbird-stories-tales-and-legends-1","title":"SR-71 Blackbird: Stories, Tales, and Legends","description":"Meet the brave and determined people who gave their hearts, minds, and, in some cases, their lives to put Lockheed’s incredibly fast SR-71 Blackbird in the sky.\n\nIn SR-71 Blackbird: Stories, Tales, and Legends, former SR-71 pilot, instructor, and wing commander Colonel Richard Graham presents the most intriguing SR-71 stories ever told. This once highly classified program is fully revealed through the words of pilots, commanders, mechanics, and instructors involved in the Blackbird’s creation and flight testing. From grueling reconnaissance missions to the Persian Gulf conflict, this insightful book is brimming with stories of courage and perseverance.\n\nIncluding detailed commentary by Colonel Graham, drawn from 15 years of assignments within the SR-71 community, and with a foreword by the late deputy director of the National Air and Space Museum Don Lopez, this fascinating book answers all the questions you might have about this legendary airplane.\n\nRunning chronologically, from the first A-12 flights to the record-breaking transcontinental delivery flight of the SR-71 now in the National Air and Space Museum collection, each chapter begins with a brief biographical sketch of the featured Blackbird program participant, followed by their firsthand accounts. Explore:\n\nPersonal stories, legends, traditions, and behind-the-scenes activities of the Blackbird program Sidebars amplifying and expanding on aspects of the stories The meanings of Blackbird-related terms such as Habu, unstart, Bat Caver, and hook Black-and-white photos of the participants at work and play SR-71 key events timeline\nFeel the Mach 3 power of this awesome aircraft and gain an appreciation of just how unique the Blackbird program really was.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0760311420\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0760311420.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Graham, Rich\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41705703276602,"sku":"DBV.0760311420.G","price":44.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0760311420-0_78e40d6d-aa0a-44c3-82f9-97fe84a1c01c.jpg?v=1790569715","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/sr-71-blackbird-stories-tales-and-legends-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}