Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (976 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1478934786 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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.. Read by Pete Larkin Ben Rich, director of Lockheed's Skunk Works, reveals the behind-the-scenes drama involved in the development of the military's aerial technology. Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned. From the development of the U-2 to the stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America's high-stakes quest to dominat
Ben R. Rich (1925-1995) headed the Skunk Works from 1975 until he retired in 1991.Leo Janos is the coauthor of Yeager, the acclaimed bestselling autobiography of test pilot Chuck Yeager.
"This is a fascinating documentary of a unique secret" according to bernie. Ben R. Rich does such a good job of describing the events and people that were involved in the U-2, the stealth fighter, and the Blackbird, that you feel you are on the team. You get to find the problems and help solve them with unique (sometimes-simpler) solutions. I found the explanation that being invisible to radar has nothing to do with size. And it is over way too soon.This makes you wonder what they are up to today?
''A top-flight aerospace engineer's engrossing reminiscences of an eventful career in the service of the CIA and US military at the height of the Cold War An insider's accessible, informative take on what's needed to get futuristic hardware to contemporary flight lines and launching pads.'' --Kirkus Reviews ''After four decades steeped in secrecy, the fascinating accomplishments and inner workings of the legendary 'Skunk Works' finally have been revealed.'' --Seattle Times ''Dynamite -- the true story of one of America's crown jewels!'' --Tom Clancy, New York Times bestselling author ''Entertaining This is a significant book for those interested in aerospace research and development.'' --Publishers Weekly